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RAU 890M

1973 BMW R75/5

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,578 mi
Last recorded62,578 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW R75/551,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 890M
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,413 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 61,413 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,350 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 50,158 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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RAU 890M is a 1973 BMW R75/5 in Black with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 51,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAU 890M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RAU 890M?

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What year was RAU 890M registered?

RAU 890M is a 1973 BMW R75/5, first registered on 11 October 1973.

Is RAU 890M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAU 890M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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