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OYV 944R

1976 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

742 mi
Last recorded742 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYV 944R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 95 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 46 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 58,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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OYV 944R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 OYV 944R, 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 OYV 944R?

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What year was OYV 944R registered?

OYV 944R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 October 1976.

Is OYV 944R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYV 944R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OYV 944R have outstanding finance?

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