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OGF 991V

1979 BMW Unknown

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,741 mi
Last recorded69,741 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 BMW Unknown41,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGF 991V
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,741 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,735 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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OGF 991V is a 1979 BMW Unknown in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 41,766 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 OGF 991V, 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 47 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 OGF 991V?

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What year was OGF 991V registered?

OGF 991V is a 1979 BMW Unknown, first registered on 14 December 1979.

Is OGF 991V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGF 991V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OGF 991V have outstanding finance?

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