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505 DHY

1959 BMW Isetta

Blue Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,224 mi
Last recorded35,224 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1959 BMW Isetta31,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration505 DHY
MakeBMW
ModelIsetta
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,046 miles

slight steering freeplay

Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,004 miles

Centre Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,839 miles

Centre Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlights reflectors condition

offside front bearing condition

rear brake

Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,439 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

handbrake travel

headlight reflectors rusting

rear brake effort

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,439 miles

handbrake travel

headlight reflectors rusting

rear brake effort

How Reliable is the BMW Isetta?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
95
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Horn not working 9
Direction indicators not working 9
Stop lamp not working 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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505 DHY is a 1959 BMW Isetta in Blue with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 BMW Isetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,392 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 Isetta fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 505 DHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Isetta typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this BMW Isetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 505 DHY?

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What year was 505 DHY registered?

505 DHY is a 1959 BMW Isetta, first registered on 4 February 1959.

Is 505 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 505 DHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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