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OYM 338A

1959 BMW Isetta

Cream Petrol 300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,570 mi
Last recorded44,570 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1959 BMW Isetta31,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 338A
MakeBMW
ModelIsetta
Year1959
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,570 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 44,564 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Steering damper repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside inner wings deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,529 miles

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

nearside front body inside edge has not been seam welded.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 44,527 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front body inside edge has not been seam welded.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,511 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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OYM 338A is a 1959 BMW Isetta in Cream 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 OYM 338A, 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 OYM 338A registered?

OYM 338A is a 1959 BMW Isetta, first registered on 7 August 1959.

Is OYM 338A safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYM 338A 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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