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OUA 840P

1976 BMW R90S

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,255 mi
Last recorded29,255 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1976 BMW R90S34,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUA 840P
MakeBMW
ModelR90S
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 29,255 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,255 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 29,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,255 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,255 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,194 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,190 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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OUA 840P is a 1976 BMW R90S in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUA 840P, 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 OUA 840P?

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What year was OUA 840P registered?

OUA 840P is a 1976 BMW R90S, first registered on 8 April 1976.

Is OUA 840P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUA 840P shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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