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HCC 468Y

1983 BMW Unknown

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,571 mi
Last recorded20,571 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW Unknown37,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCC 468Y
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 20,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 29,571 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,282 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 200,081 miles

noisy front brakes

Fail 23 Aug 2016 20,081 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

noisy front brakes

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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HCC 468Y is a 1983 BMW Unknown in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 37,899 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 HCC 468Y, 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 43 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 HCC 468Y?

You can check the full history of HCC 468Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HCC 468Y registered?

HCC 468Y is a 1983 BMW Unknown, first registered on 19 April 1983.

Is HCC 468Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCC 468Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HCC 468Y have outstanding finance?

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