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PUV 884R

1977 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,700 mi
Last recorded31,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUV 884R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,700 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 31,504 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,283 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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PUV 884R is a 1977 BMW R Series in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,366 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 PUV 884R, 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 49 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 PUV 884R?

You can check the full history of PUV 884R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PUV 884R registered?

PUV 884R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 February 1977.

Is PUV 884R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUV 884R shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PUV 884R have outstanding finance?

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