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LUW 4P

1975 BMW R90S

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,793 mi
Last recorded95,793 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 BMW R90S40,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUW 4P
MakeBMW
ModelR90S
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,727 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,538 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,461 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,523 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 94,669 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,834 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 93,786 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 91,272 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 91,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 88,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 86,219 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R90S?

Based on 1,459 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 7
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
Direction indicator not working 4
Horn not working 4
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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LUW 4P is a 1975 BMW R90S in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 BMW R90S models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 40,074 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 R90S fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUW 4P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R90S typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 51 years old, this BMW R90S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUW 4P?

You can check the full history of LUW 4P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LUW 4P registered?

LUW 4P is a 1975 BMW R90S, first registered on 11 November 1975.

Is LUW 4P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUW 4P shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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