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PBO 398R

1977 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBO 398R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014
Fail 20 Jun 2014

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012
Pass 21 Mar 2011
Pass 13 May 2008 3,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 3,075 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 3,075 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2006

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2006

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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PBO 398R is a 1977 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,366 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 PBO 398R, 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 49 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 PBO 398R?

You can check the full history of PBO 398R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PBO 398R registered?

PBO 398R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 February 1977.

Is PBO 398R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBO 398R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBO 398R have outstanding finance?

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