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KMO 217W

1981 BMW Unknown

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,446 mi
Last recorded40,446 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW Unknown35,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMO 217W
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,446 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 40,437 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,078 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,123 miles

rear brake pedal creeky

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,780 miles

front brake lever spongy

Fail 10 Aug 2016 33,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake lever spongy

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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KMO 217W is a 1981 BMW Unknown in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KMO 217W, 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 KMO 217W?

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What year was KMO 217W registered?

KMO 217W is a 1981 BMW Unknown, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is KMO 217W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMO 217W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KMO 217W have outstanding finance?

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