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YKE 856X

1982 BMW Unknown

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,037 mi
Last recorded44,037 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1982 BMW Unknown32,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 856X
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 44,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,006 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

engine has an oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,867 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

a small oil leak from underneath engine

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,167 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 42,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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YKE 856X is a 1982 BMW Unknown in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKE 856X, 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 YKE 856X?

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What year was YKE 856X registered?

YKE 856X is a 1982 BMW Unknown, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is YKE 856X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKE 856X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKE 856X have outstanding finance?

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