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UHK 127R

1977 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,426 mi
Last recorded21,426 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHK 127R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2008 21,426 miles

Centre Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,407 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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UHK 127R is a 1977 BMW R Series in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 UHK 127R, 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 UHK 127R?

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What year was UHK 127R registered?

UHK 127R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 June 1977.

Is UHK 127R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHK 127R shows 3 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.

Does UHK 127R have outstanding finance?

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