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PRC 575R

1976 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,181 mi
Last recorded2,181 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 575R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 2,181 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 2,176 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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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PRC 575R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PRC 575R, 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 PRC 575R?

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What year was PRC 575R registered?

PRC 575R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is PRC 575R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRC 575R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PRC 575R have outstanding finance?

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