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UNW 589R

1977 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

953 mi
Last recorded953 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNW 589R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017
Pass 27 May 2016 592 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 588 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015
Fail 23 Mar 2015

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,905 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,981 miles

corrsion starting on fuel tank

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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UNW 589R is a 1977 BMW R Series in Blue with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UNW 589R, 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

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What year was UNW 589R registered?

UNW 589R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 May 1977.

Is UNW 589R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNW 589R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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