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WNV 635S

1977 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,668 mi
Last recorded91,668 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNV 635S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Tyre slight cracking on side car

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit On side car (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,212 miles

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 24 May 2016 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush has slight play.

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush has slight play.

Sidecar front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,922 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 86,898 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,843 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

advise o/s/r drive unit to drive shaft tube leaking oil . advise securing pins in front brake calpiers.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,638 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,695 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,522 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 32,522 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,985 miles

advise steering damper has slight free movement

slight play in rear shocker rubbers

slight play in top shocker rubber when raised

Pass 7 Apr 2007 25,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 25,701 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Nearside Rear Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,662 miles

passenger n/s footrest rubber split.

sidechair shocker damp.

speedo facia damaged.

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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WNV 635S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WNV 635S, 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.

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What year was WNV 635S registered?

WNV 635S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 October 1977.

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