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YNU 571S

1977 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,257 mi
Last recorded75,257 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNU 571S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 73,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 72,692 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 71,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,450 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 70,449 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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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YNU 571S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YNU 571S, 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

How do I check the history of YNU 571S?

You can check the full history of YNU 571S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YNU 571S registered?

YNU 571S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 December 1977.

Is YNU 571S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNU 571S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YNU 571S have outstanding finance?

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