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PBD 55M

1973 BMW R75/5

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,796 mi
Last recorded7,796 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW R75/551,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBD 55M
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 7,796 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. larger gap on nearside (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 May 2015 6,673 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

battery loose (resecured)

front tyre perished.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 6,303 miles

front tyre perished in bottom of tread

Fail 14 Jun 2012 6,092 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 6,092 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2011 5,783 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 5,603 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

numberplate temporary mounted to numberplate fixed to rear of motorcycle

Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,603 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

numberplate temporary mounted to numberplate fixed to rear of motorcycle

Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,532 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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PBD 55M is a 1973 BMW R75/5 in Black with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 51,598 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 R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBD 55M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBD 55M registered?

PBD 55M is a 1973 BMW R75/5, first registered on 21 December 1973.

Is PBD 55M safe to buy?

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