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XGV 485S

1978 BMW Unknown

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,678 mi
Last recorded55,678 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW Unknown31,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGV 485S
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 55,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,539 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 54,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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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XGV 485S is a 1978 BMW Unknown in Black with a 746cc 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 XGV 485S, 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

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What year was XGV 485S registered?

XGV 485S is a 1978 BMW Unknown, first registered on 24 January 1978.

Is XGV 485S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGV 485S 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.

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