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NPG 487P

1976 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,312 mi
Last recorded17,312 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPG 487P
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 17,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 16,685 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,015 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 12,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,906 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 11,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 11,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,796 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 10,796 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,887 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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NPG 487P is a 1976 BMW R Series in Silver with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1976 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 36,861 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 NPG 487P, 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 50 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 NPG 487P?

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What year was NPG 487P registered?

NPG 487P is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 July 1976.

Is NPG 487P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPG 487P shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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