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RLR 854R

1977 BMW Unknown

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,158 mi
Last recorded1,158 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1977 BMW Unknown24,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLR 854R
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 1,158 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 642 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

front mudguard missing

Fail 21 Jun 2017 642 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

front mudguard missing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 2 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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RLR 854R is a 1977 BMW Unknown in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 24,069 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 Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLR 854R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this BMW Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLR 854R?

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What year was RLR 854R registered?

RLR 854R is a 1977 BMW Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is RLR 854R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLR 854R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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