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PJN 508R

1976 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

623 mi
Last recorded623 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJN 508R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 623 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 623 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 18 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,145 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 62,105 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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PJN 508R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJN 508R, 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 PJN 508R?

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What year was PJN 508R registered?

PJN 508R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 September 1976.

Is PJN 508R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJN 508R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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