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UBU 111S

1977 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,040 mi
Last recorded52,040 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBU 111S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,040 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,025 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,747 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 51,732 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,468 miles

rear tyre has been rubbing swingarm

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,154 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 47,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,305 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 43,305 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front tyre has very low pressure in it, also the back tyre is low on pressure

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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UBU 111S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UBU 111S, 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 UBU 111S?

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What year was UBU 111S registered?

UBU 111S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 September 1977.

Is UBU 111S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBU 111S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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