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PLH 701R

1976 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 701R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,949 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,946 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight cracking in tread of rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,871 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,871 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 87,280 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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PLH 701R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLH 701R, 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 PLH 701R?

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What year was PLH 701R registered?

PLH 701R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 September 1976.

Is PLH 701R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLH 701R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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