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WOU 250

1959 BMW Isetta

Red Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,031 mi
Last recorded51,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1959 BMW Isetta31,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOU 250
MakeBMW
ModelIsetta
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,031 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

osf king pin has slight lift

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,791 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 50,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,646 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

horn weak

slight play in kingpins

slight play in steering linkage

washers weak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,272 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn weak

offside front tyre cracking on inner side wall replace soon

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,169 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight cracking on both front tyres inner side walls

Pass 4 May 2007 50,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,837 miles

some play in all steering joints ,slight blow from silencer, slight play o/s/f wheel bearing , o/s/r top engine mount spliting

How Reliable is the BMW Isetta?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
95
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Horn not working 9
Direction indicators not working 9
Stop lamp not working 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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WOU 250 is a 1959 BMW Isetta in Red with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1959 BMW Isetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Isetta fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WOU 250, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Isetta typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this BMW Isetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WOU 250 registered?

WOU 250 is a 1959 BMW Isetta, first registered on 21 October 1959.

Is WOU 250 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOU 250 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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