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VWY 80X

1981 BMW Unknown

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,899 mi
Last recorded52,899 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW Unknown35,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWY 80X
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 52,897 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 52,897 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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VWY 80X is a 1981 BMW Unknown in Grey with a 980cc 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 VWY 80X, 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 VWY 80X?

You can check the full history of VWY 80X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VWY 80X registered?

VWY 80X is a 1981 BMW Unknown, first registered on 7 September 1981.

Is VWY 80X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWY 80X 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 VWY 80X have outstanding finance?

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