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OYV 914R

1976 BMW R90S

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,016 mi
Last recorded43,016 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 BMW R90S34,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYV 914R
MakeBMW
ModelR90S
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,016 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 43,016 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 42,996 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,954 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,910 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,896 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,800 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,668 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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OYV 914R is a 1976 BMW R90S in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OYV 914R, 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 OYV 914R?

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What year was OYV 914R registered?

OYV 914R is a 1976 BMW R90S, first registered on 26 August 1976.

Is OYV 914R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYV 914R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OYV 914R have outstanding finance?

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