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RBY 864K

1972 BMW R75/5

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,997 mi
Last recorded51,997 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 BMW R75/531,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 864K
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,997 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,997 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,607 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 51,607 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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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RBY 864K is a 1972 BMW R75/5 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 31,865 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 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 RBY 864K, 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 54 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBY 864K registered?

RBY 864K is a 1972 BMW R75/5, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is RBY 864K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 864K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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