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OJE 599R

1977 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,409 mi
Last recorded69,409 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJE 599R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,283 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,050 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,696 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,347 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 67,670 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,194 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 67,194 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 66,560 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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OJE 599R is a 1977 BMW R Series in Blue with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJE 599R, 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 49 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 OJE 599R?

You can check the full history of OJE 599R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OJE 599R registered?

OJE 599R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is OJE 599R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJE 599R shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OJE 599R have outstanding finance?

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