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NFW 717P

1976 BMW R75/6

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,129 mi
Last recorded40,129 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1976 BMW R75/642,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFW 717P
MakeBMW
ModelR75/6
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2011 39,904 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 39,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,896 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 39,895 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW R75/6?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings are excessively rough 4
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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NFW 717P is a 1976 BMW R75/6 in Black with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 BMW R75/6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 42,937 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 R75/6 fails its MOT is wheel bearings are excessively rough, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFW 717P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/6 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 50 years old, this BMW R75/6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFW 717P?

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What year was NFW 717P registered?

NFW 717P is a 1976 BMW R75/6, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is NFW 717P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFW 717P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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