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SUH 38S

1977 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,738 mi
Last recorded83,738 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUH 38S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 83,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 83,497 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 83,493 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

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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SUH 38S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SUH 38S, 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 SUH 38S?

You can check the full history of SUH 38S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SUH 38S registered?

SUH 38S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is SUH 38S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUH 38S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SUH 38S have outstanding finance?

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