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PFG 440R

1976 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,194 mi
Last recorded76,194 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFG 440R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,240 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,856 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,730 miles

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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PFG 440R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Blue with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PFG 440R, 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 PFG 440R?

You can check the full history of PFG 440R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PFG 440R registered?

PFG 440R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 October 1976.

Is PFG 440R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFG 440R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFG 440R have outstanding finance?

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