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SWT 499W

1981 BMW Unknown

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

550 mi
Last recorded550 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW Unknown35,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWT 499W
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 May 2022 550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 329 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 833 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 2 miles

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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SWT 499W is a 1981 BMW Unknown in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWT 499W, 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 SWT 499W?

You can check the full history of SWT 499W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SWT 499W registered?

SWT 499W is a 1981 BMW Unknown, first registered on 9 February 1981.

Is SWT 499W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWT 499W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWT 499W have outstanding finance?

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