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ALN 864S

1978 BMW Unknown

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,674 mi
Last recorded73,674 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 BMW Unknown31,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALN 864S
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,674 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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ALN 864S is a 1978 BMW Unknown in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 31,307 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 ALN 864S, 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 48 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 ALN 864S?

You can check the full history of ALN 864S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ALN 864S registered?

ALN 864S is a 1978 BMW Unknown, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is ALN 864S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALN 864S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALN 864S have outstanding finance?

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