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A539 LUG

1983 BMW Unknown

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,980 mi
Last recorded43,980 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW Unknown37,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA539 LUG
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,980 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 43,961 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 43,957 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs rise turning steering (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,611 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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A539 LUG is a 1983 BMW Unknown in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 37,899 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 Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A539 LUG, 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 43 years old, this BMW Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A539 LUG registered?

A539 LUG is a 1983 BMW Unknown, first registered on 30 September 1983.

Is A539 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A539 LUG 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.

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