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MVS 705

1960 BMW R60

Not stated Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,869 mi
Last recorded47,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1960 BMW R6028,244 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVS 705
MakeBMW
ModelR60
Year1960
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,627 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 47,627 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 47,201 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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MVS 705 is a 1960 BMW R60 in Not stated with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 BMW R60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 28,244 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 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 MVS 705, 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 66 years old, this BMW R60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MVS 705?

You can check the full history of MVS 705 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MVS 705 registered?

MVS 705 is a 1960 BMW R60, first registered on 17 June 1960.

Is MVS 705 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVS 705 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MVS 705 have outstanding finance?

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