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NJL 197R

1976 BMW R90S

Orange Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,281 mi
Last recorded44,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 BMW R90S34,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJL 197R
MakeBMW
ModelR90S
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,544 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,206 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,496 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,244 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 26,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 25,459 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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NJL 197R is a 1976 BMW R90S in Orange with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 BMW R90S models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 34,679 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 NJL 197R, 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 50 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 NJL 197R?

You can check the full history of NJL 197R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJL 197R registered?

NJL 197R is a 1976 BMW R90S, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is NJL 197R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJL 197R shows 17 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 NJL 197R have outstanding finance?

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