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117 LHA

1959 BMW Isetta

Orange Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,866 mi
Last recorded25,866 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1959 BMW Isetta31,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration117 LHA
MakeBMW
ModelIsetta
Year1959
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,866 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wing mirror missing

Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,866 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wing mirror missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,860 miles

rear silencer mtg missing

Pass 5 Sep 2009 25,856 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bulb missing from flasher switch

Fail 14 Aug 2009 25,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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117 LHA is a 1959 BMW Isetta in Orange with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 117 LHA, 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 117 LHA registered?

117 LHA is a 1959 BMW Isetta, first registered on 14 September 1959.

Is 117 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 117 LHA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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