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PPB 383R

1976 BMW R Series

White Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,209 mi
Last recorded11,209 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 383R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,209 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 11,209 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 11,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 10,855 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

advise steering damper has slight vweep of oil

Pass 23 Sep 2014 10,855 miles

advise steering damper has slight vweep of oil

Pass 8 Oct 2013 10,775 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,352 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 9,005 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 8,848 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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PPB 383R is a 1976 BMW R Series in White with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PPB 383R, 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 PPB 383R?

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What year was PPB 383R registered?

PPB 383R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is PPB 383R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPB 383R shows 14 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.

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