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JKR 57L

1973 BMW R75/5

Red Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 BMW R75/551,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKR 57L
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,218 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 7,955 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 7,955 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,870 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,128 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,128 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 76,749 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 76,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 76,183 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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JKR 57L is a 1973 BMW R75/5 in Red with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 51,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKR 57L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKR 57L registered?

JKR 57L is a 1973 BMW R75/5, first registered on 15 May 1973.

Is JKR 57L safe to buy?

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