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YJN 284

1961 BMW Isetta

Red Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,975 mi
Last recorded49,975 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1961 BMW Isetta38,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJN 284
MakeBMW
ModelIsetta
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,975 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,834 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 49,595 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,500 miles

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,487 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,469 miles

rear exhaust rubbers cracked

rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,437 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,317 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 49,310 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,181 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,694 miles

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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YJN 284 is a 1961 BMW Isetta in Red with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1961 BMW Isetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 38,742 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 Isetta fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJN 284, 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 65 years old, this BMW Isetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJN 284 registered?

YJN 284 is a 1961 BMW Isetta, first registered on 11 April 1961.

Is YJN 284 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJN 284 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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