MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,256 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VDM 172R is a 1977 BMW R Series in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VDM 172R, 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 VDM 172R?
You can check the full history of VDM 172R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VDM 172R registered?
VDM 172R is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 March 1977.
Is VDM 172R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VDM 172R shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VDM 172R have outstanding finance?
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