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PHM 696R

1976 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,418 mi
Last recorded65,418 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHM 696R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 May 2007 65,418 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 65,258 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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PHM 696R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Grey with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHM 696R, 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 PHM 696R?

You can check the full history of PHM 696R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PHM 696R registered?

PHM 696R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 December 1976.

Is PHM 696R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHM 696R shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PHM 696R have outstanding finance?

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