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516 VPF

1961 BMW Isetta

Cream Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,431 mi
Last recorded25,431 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1961 BMW Isetta38,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration516 VPF
MakeBMW
ModelIsetta
Year1961
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,299 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 25,299 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 25,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,064 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 25,064 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,988 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 24,988 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 24,745 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 24,616 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,114 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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516 VPF is a 1961 BMW Isetta in Cream with a 300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 516 VPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 516 VPF?

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What year was 516 VPF registered?

516 VPF is a 1961 BMW Isetta, first registered on 4 August 1961.

Is 516 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 516 VPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 516 VPF have outstanding finance?

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