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NVE 617R

1976 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,681 mi
Last recorded96,681 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVE 617R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,681 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 96,681 miles

Centre Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,291 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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NVE 617R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Orange with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVE 617R, 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 NVE 617R?

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What year was NVE 617R registered?

NVE 617R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 December 1976.

Is NVE 617R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVE 617R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NVE 617R have outstanding finance?

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