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SBY 20R

1977 BMW Unknown

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 BMW Unknown24,069 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBY 20R
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016
Fail 27 Apr 2016 19,990 miles

Sidecar wheel alignment has excessive toe-out (5.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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SBY 20R is a 1977 BMW Unknown in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 24,069 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 SBY 20R, 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 49 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 SBY 20R?

You can check the full history of SBY 20R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SBY 20R registered?

SBY 20R is a 1977 BMW Unknown, first registered on 9 March 1977.

Is SBY 20R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBY 20R 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 SBY 20R have outstanding finance?

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