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TPC 628S

1977 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,098 mi
Last recorded39,098 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPC 628S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,098 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 38,713 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,344 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2008 30,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,660 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 26,658 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 May 2006 25,814 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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TPC 628S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TPC 628S, 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 TPC 628S?

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What year was TPC 628S registered?

TPC 628S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TPC 628S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPC 628S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TPC 628S have outstanding finance?

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