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OJF 400P

1976 BMW R90S

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,316 mi
Last recorded13,316 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 BMW R90S34,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJF 400P
MakeBMW
ModelR90S
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 13,316 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 13,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 13,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 13,281 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 13,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,187 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 13,030 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 12,002 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 11,804 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 11,790 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 10,170 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 7,157 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 5,028 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 2,761 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 2,747 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2005 562 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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OJF 400P is a 1976 BMW R90S in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OJF 400P, 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 OJF 400P?

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What year was OJF 400P registered?

OJF 400P is a 1976 BMW R90S, first registered on 27 March 1976.

Is OJF 400P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJF 400P shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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