MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
993 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Bsa B40?
Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
521 UNU is a 1961 Bsa B40 in Silver with a 343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1961 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 12,561 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 Bsa B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 521 UNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Bsa B40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 521 UNU?
You can check the full history of 521 UNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 521 UNU registered?
521 UNU is a 1961 Bsa B40, first registered on 5 July 1961.
Is 521 UNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 521 UNU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 521 UNU 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 521 UNU. 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.