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XRJ 279K

1972 BMW R75/5

Red Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,336 mi
Last recorded28,336 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1972 BMW R75/531,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRJ 279K
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 May 2006 28,336 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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XRJ 279K is a 1972 BMW R75/5 in Red with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 31,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRJ 279K, 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 54 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRJ 279K registered?

XRJ 279K is a 1972 BMW R75/5, first registered on 24 February 1972.

Is XRJ 279K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRJ 279K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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