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WLE 212S

1977 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,929 mi
Last recorded26,929 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLE 212S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2018 26,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 24,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,479 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,986 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,402 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,332 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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WLE 212S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLE 212S, 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 WLE 212S?

You can check the full history of WLE 212S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WLE 212S registered?

WLE 212S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 September 1977.

Is WLE 212S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLE 212S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WLE 212S have outstanding finance?

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