CarVerify

Free Car Check

EAX 211B

1991 Bsa B40

Maroon Petrol 350cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,896 mi
Last recorded3,896 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Bsa B4017,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bsa
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationEAX 211B
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 3,896 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 3,642 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 2,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 2,528 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 2,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 2,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 2,169 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 2,152 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 2,135 miles

Nearside Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 2,110 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa B40?

Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Steering lock stop ineffective 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
Full Bsa B40 reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EAX 211B is a 1991 Bsa B40 in Maroon with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,650 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 EAX 211B, 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 35 years old, this Bsa B40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAX 211B?

You can check the full history of EAX 211B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EAX 211B registered?

EAX 211B is a 1991 Bsa B40, first registered on 20 June 1991.

Is EAX 211B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAX 211B shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAX 211B 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 EAX 211B. 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.