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UTW 987W

1981 BMW Unknown

Turquoise Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,770 mi
Last recorded52,770 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 BMW Unknown35,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTW 987W
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 52,770 miles

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,751 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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UTW 987W is a 1981 BMW Unknown in Turquoise with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 UTW 987W, 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 UTW 987W?

You can check the full history of UTW 987W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UTW 987W registered?

UTW 987W is a 1981 BMW Unknown, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is UTW 987W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTW 987W shows 3 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 UTW 987W have outstanding finance?

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