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TRC 296L

1972 BMW R75/5

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,315 mi
Last recorded37,315 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW R75/531,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRC 296L
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 37,315 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,036 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,908 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,823 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,836 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 30,973 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2009 30,973 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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TRC 296L is a 1972 BMW R75/5 in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1972 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 31,865 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 TRC 296L, 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 54 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TRC 296L?

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What year was TRC 296L registered?

TRC 296L is a 1972 BMW R75/5, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is TRC 296L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRC 296L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TRC 296L have outstanding finance?

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