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SUB 296R

1976 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,288 mi
Last recorded55,288 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUB 296R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,055 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,714 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,558 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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SUB 296R is a 1976 BMW R Series in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SUB 296R, 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

How do I check the history of SUB 296R?

You can check the full history of SUB 296R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SUB 296R registered?

SUB 296R is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 November 1976.

Is SUB 296R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUB 296R shows 6 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 SUB 296R have outstanding finance?

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