MOT Status
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425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp not working Rear brake stop switch missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?
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HWL 962W is a 1980 BMW Unknown in Grey with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HWL 962W, 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.
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What year was HWL 962W registered?
HWL 962W is a 1980 BMW Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is HWL 962W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HWL 962W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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