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TLD 804R

1977 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,970 mi
Last recorded44,970 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLD 804R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,970 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 44,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,521 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 44,521 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 43,850 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,990 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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TLD 804R 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 66.7%.

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 TLD 804R, 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 TLD 804R?

You can check the full history of TLD 804R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TLD 804R registered?

TLD 804R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 May 1977.

Is TLD 804R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLD 804R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TLD 804R have outstanding finance?

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