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PLH 705R

1976 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 705R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 82,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,359 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,318 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 80,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 78,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 78,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 77,927 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 705R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PLH 705R, 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 705R?

You can check the full history of PLH 705R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PLH 705R registered?

PLH 705R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 September 1976.

Is PLH 705R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLH 705R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLH 705R have outstanding finance?

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