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RGP 163R

1976 BMW R Series

Bronze Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,775 mi
Last recorded65,775 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGP 163R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 65,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,830 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 64,211 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,321 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,872 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2009 62,463 miles

slight distortion to front wheel rim

wear in rear brake pivot

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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RGP 163R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Bronze with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RGP 163R, 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

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What year was RGP 163R registered?

RGP 163R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 October 1976.

Is RGP 163R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGP 163R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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