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VBL 847S

1978 BMW Unknown

Brown Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,964 mi
Last recorded66,964 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW Unknown31,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBL 847S
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 66,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,914 miles

No inds.

Off-road tyres

Single seat

Fail 11 May 2016 66,914 miles

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.

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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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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