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WYL 97M

1974 BMW R75/5

Gold Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,154 mi
Last recorded36,154 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW R75/532,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYL 97M
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,154 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 36,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 35,572 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,559 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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WYL 97M is a 1974 BMW R75/5 in Gold with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1974 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 32,495 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 R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYL 97M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WYL 97M?

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What year was WYL 97M registered?

WYL 97M is a 1974 BMW R75/5, first registered on 12 June 1974.

Is WYL 97M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYL 97M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYL 97M have outstanding finance?

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