MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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No inds.
Off-road tyres
Single seat
No inds.
Off-road tyres
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Single seat
How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?
Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.
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VBL 847S is a 1978 BMW Unknown in Brown with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 31,307 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 VBL 847S, 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 48 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 VBL 847S?
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What year was VBL 847S registered?
VBL 847S is a 1978 BMW Unknown, first registered on 30 June 1978.
Is VBL 847S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBL 847S 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 VBL 847S have outstanding finance?
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