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YLC 247

1960 BMW Isetta

Yellow Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,561 mi
Last recorded56,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1960 BMW Isetta42,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLC 247
MakeBMW
ModelIsetta
Year1960
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 56,561 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2024 56,561 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2005 56,520 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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YLC 247 is a 1960 BMW Isetta in Yellow with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 BMW Isetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 42,736 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 YLC 247, 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 66 years old, this BMW Isetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YLC 247?

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What year was YLC 247 registered?

YLC 247 is a 1960 BMW Isetta, first registered on 14 January 1960.

Is YLC 247 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLC 247 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.

Does YLC 247 have outstanding finance?

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