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WAO 720Y

1982 BMW Unknown

Blue Other 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,393 mi
Last recorded56,393 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW Unknown32,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAO 720Y
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 56,393 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,899 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 54,882 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 54,855 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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WAO 720Y is a 1982 BMW Unknown in Blue with a 980cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,548 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 WAO 720Y, 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 44 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 WAO 720Y?

You can check the full history of WAO 720Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WAO 720Y registered?

WAO 720Y is a 1982 BMW Unknown, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is WAO 720Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAO 720Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAO 720Y have outstanding finance?

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