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LVX 497P

1975 BMW R90S

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,645 mi
Last recorded28,645 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1975 BMW R90S40,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVX 497P
MakeBMW
ModelR90S
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,796 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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LVX 497P is a 1975 BMW R90S in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVX 497P, 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 LVX 497P?

You can check the full history of LVX 497P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LVX 497P registered?

LVX 497P is a 1975 BMW R90S, first registered on 14 November 1975.

Is LVX 497P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVX 497P shows 3 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 LVX 497P have outstanding finance?

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