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YNK 347M

1974 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,307 mi
Last recorded6,307 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 BMW R Series40,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 347M
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 6,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 5,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 4,092 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 3,043 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 3,043 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 3,039 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 3,025 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

LH RIDER FOOT REST BENT

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

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

side stand bent

Pass 2 Oct 2010 2,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 1,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 1,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 393 miles

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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YNK 347M is a 1974 BMW R Series in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 40,451 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 YNK 347M, 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 52 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 YNK 347M registered?

YNK 347M is a 1974 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 June 1974.

Is YNK 347M safe to buy?

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