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TGA 420W

1981 BMW Unknown

Blue Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,127 mi
Last recorded1,127 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 BMW Unknown35,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationTGA 420W
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 1,127 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,001 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 42,997 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2016 43,325 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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TGA 420W is a 1981 BMW Unknown in Blue with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TGA 420W, 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 TGA 420W?

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What year was TGA 420W registered?

TGA 420W is a 1981 BMW Unknown, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is TGA 420W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGA 420W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGA 420W have outstanding finance?

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