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APG 240T

1978 BMW Unknown

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,281 mi
Last recorded28,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW Unknown31,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPG 240T
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,281 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 28,281 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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APG 240T is a 1978 BMW Unknown in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 APG 240T, 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 APG 240T?

You can check the full history of APG 240T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was APG 240T registered?

APG 240T is a 1978 BMW Unknown, first registered on 20 December 1978.

Is APG 240T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APG 240T 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.

Does APG 240T have outstanding finance?

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