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OUS 440P

1976 BMW R90S

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,105 mi
Last recorded39,105 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1976 BMW R90S34,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUS 440P
MakeBMW
ModelR90S
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 39,105 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 38,826 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 38,071 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 38,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 37,395 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 36,710 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,238 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,146 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 34,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,679 miles

main beam selector switch req,s attn

Pass 8 May 2015 33,532 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 31,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,514 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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OUS 440P is a 1976 BMW R90S in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUS 440P, 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 OUS 440P?

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What year was OUS 440P registered?

OUS 440P is a 1976 BMW R90S, first registered on 4 May 1976.

Is OUS 440P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUS 440P shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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