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NRJ 727M

1973 BMW R75/5

Blue Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,131 mi
Last recorded54,131 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 BMW R75/551,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRJ 727M
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 54,131 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2014 53,260 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 52,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 51,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 49,233 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 47,270 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 47,270 miles

Front Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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NRJ 727M is a 1973 BMW R75/5 in Blue with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 51,598 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 R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NRJ 727M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRJ 727M registered?

NRJ 727M is a 1973 BMW R75/5, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is NRJ 727M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRJ 727M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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