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JWY 85N

1975 BMW R60

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1975 BMW R6049,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWY 85N
MakeBMW
ModelR60
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2011 87,506 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2010 86,541 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 86,038 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 83,823 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,729 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 83,687 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R60?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Horn not working 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 4
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JWY 85N is a 1975 BMW R60 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 BMW R60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 49,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R60 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWY 85N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R60 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 51 years old, this BMW R60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JWY 85N?

You can check the full history of JWY 85N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JWY 85N registered?

JWY 85N is a 1975 BMW R60, first registered on 7 May 1975.

Is JWY 85N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWY 85N shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JWY 85N have outstanding finance?

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