CarVerify

Free Car Check

YVN 23K

1972 BMW R75/5

Blue Petrol 797cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,908 mi
Last recorded1,908 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 BMW R75/531,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVN 23K
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 1,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,791 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 32,791 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,757 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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
Full BMW R75/5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YVN 23K is a 1972 BMW R75/5 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YVN 23K, 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

How do I check the history of YVN 23K?

You can check the full history of YVN 23K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YVN 23K registered?

YVN 23K is a 1972 BMW R75/5, first registered on 4 April 1972.

Is YVN 23K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVN 23K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YVN 23K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YVN 23K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.