MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
r/h switchgear loose and brake assembly
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?
Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SYV 248M is a 1973 BMW R75/5 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1973 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 51,598 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 R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYV 248M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SYV 248M registered?
SYV 248M is a 1973 BMW R75/5, first registered on 1 March 1973.
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