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TRY 244S

1977 BMW R Series

White Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

353 mi
Last recorded353 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRY 244S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2010 353 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 22 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 10 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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TRY 244S is a 1977 BMW R Series in White with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TRY 244S, 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 TRY 244S?

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What year was TRY 244S registered?

TRY 244S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 September 1977.

Is TRY 244S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRY 244S shows 6 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.

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