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SWE 765S

1977 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,608 mi
Last recorded61,608 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWE 765S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,908 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,819 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,607 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,595 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,246 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 58,238 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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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SWE 765S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWE 765S, 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 SWE 765S?

You can check the full history of SWE 765S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SWE 765S registered?

SWE 765S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SWE 765S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWE 765S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWE 765S have outstanding finance?

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