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EYK 309V

1980 BMW Unknown

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,800 mi
Last recorded70,800 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 BMW Unknown35,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 309V
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,800 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,812 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 66,812 miles

Central Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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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EYK 309V is a 1980 BMW Unknown in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 35,955 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 EYK 309V, 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 46 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 EYK 309V?

You can check the full history of EYK 309V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EYK 309V registered?

EYK 309V is a 1980 BMW Unknown, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is EYK 309V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYK 309V 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 EYK 309V have outstanding finance?

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