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TYE 536S

1977 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYE 536S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,247 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,199 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,371 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 75,371 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 74,773 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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TYE 536S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TYE 536S, 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 TYE 536S?

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What year was TYE 536S registered?

TYE 536S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is TYE 536S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYE 536S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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