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NEJ 80R

1977 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEJ 80R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018
Pass 20 Jun 2016
Pass 18 Jun 2015
Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,640 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 53,628 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

headlamp glass cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 2,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,852 miles

front disc worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 1,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,835 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 49,828 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 1,366 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,177 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 49,176 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,688 miles

Rear tyre seating could be improved

Pass 12 May 2006 16,362 miles

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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NEJ 80R is a 1977 BMW R Series in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1977 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,366 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 NEJ 80R, 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 49 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NEJ 80R registered?

NEJ 80R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 March 1977.

Is NEJ 80R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEJ 80R shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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