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SBY 456R

1977 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,464 mi
Last recorded23,464 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBY 456R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,464 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 23,464 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,221 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 23,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,469 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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SBY 456R is a 1977 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SBY 456R, 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 SBY 456R?

You can check the full history of SBY 456R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SBY 456R registered?

SBY 456R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 March 1977.

Is SBY 456R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBY 456R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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