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A271 AMO

1984 BMW Unknown

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,938 mi
Last recorded26,938 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW Unknown31,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA271 AMO
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 26,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 26,904 miles

Rear Tyre sidewall starting to crack / perish.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 26,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 26,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 26,329 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 26,329 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear REAR DRIVE UNIT HAS OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Dec 2019 26,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,927 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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A271 AMO is a 1984 BMW Unknown in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 31,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A271 AMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 42 years old, this BMW Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A271 AMO?

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What year was A271 AMO registered?

A271 AMO is a 1984 BMW Unknown, first registered on 17 February 1984.

Is A271 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A271 AMO 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 A271 AMO have outstanding finance?

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