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WLT 674S

1977 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,284 mi
Last recorded6,284 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLT 674S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 6,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 6,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,617 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 40,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 84,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 69,689 miles

R.B.T.shows rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 69,699 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,031 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 26,022 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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WLT 674S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLT 674S, 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 WLT 674S registered?

WLT 674S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 October 1977.

Is WLT 674S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLT 674S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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