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OLE 96P

1976 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,886 mi
Last recorded68,886 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLE 96P
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,327 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,527 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,368 miles

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake has slight bind

slight play front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jul 2005 54,007 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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OLE 96P is a 1976 BMW R Series in Purple with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OLE 96P, 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 OLE 96P?

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What year was OLE 96P registered?

OLE 96P is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 June 1976.

Is OLE 96P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLE 96P shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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