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SSN 515S

1977 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,811 mi
Last recorded34,811 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
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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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSN 515S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,094 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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SSN 515S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSN 515S, 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 SSN 515S?

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What year was SSN 515S registered?

SSN 515S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 August 1977.

Is SSN 515S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSN 515S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSN 515S have outstanding finance?

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