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GYR 831W

1981 BMW Unknown

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,970 mi
Last recorded26,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 BMW Unknown35,556 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

RegistrationGYR 831W
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2024 26,970 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 23,147 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019
Pass 11 Feb 2018 22,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 21,686 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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GYR 831W is a 1981 BMW Unknown in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 35,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYR 831W, 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 45 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 GYR 831W?

You can check the full history of GYR 831W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GYR 831W registered?

GYR 831W is a 1981 BMW Unknown, first registered on 29 January 1981.

Is GYR 831W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYR 831W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GYR 831W have outstanding finance?

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