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RKO 141R

1977 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,664 mi
Last recorded39,664 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
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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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 141R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,664 miles

front brake hose security

Fail 1 Jul 2016 39,660 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front brake hose security

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,524 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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RKO 141R is a 1977 BMW R Series in Blue with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RKO 141R, 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 RKO 141R?

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What year was RKO 141R registered?

RKO 141R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is RKO 141R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKO 141R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKO 141R have outstanding finance?

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