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RBD 818R

1976 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,099 mi
Last recorded31,099 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 818R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,099 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,018 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 31,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 30,278 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,507 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 28,069 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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RBD 818R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RBD 818R, 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 RBD 818R?

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What year was RBD 818R registered?

RBD 818R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is RBD 818R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 818R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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