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MLA 393P

1975 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,456 mi
Last recorded38,456 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1975 BMW R Series47,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLA 393P
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,320 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,139 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,903 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,379 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 37,354 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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MLA 393P is a 1975 BMW R Series in Green with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1975 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 47,935 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLA 393P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 51 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MLA 393P?

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What year was MLA 393P registered?

MLA 393P is a 1975 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 October 1975.

Is MLA 393P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLA 393P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MLA 393P have outstanding finance?

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