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RGU 450L

1973 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

63,164 mi
Last recorded63,164 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGU 450L
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,164 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 63,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,162 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,161 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,159 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 63,001 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 63,001 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,822 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 62,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,571 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rust forming in the n/s/f headlamp unit

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The washers are not producing sufficient pressure, from both sets of jets

The propshaft rubber do-nut is badly dam aged and split,chunkes are also missing from it. recommend changing asap, since will cause loss of drive quite soon

Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,266 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake hose mounting bracket loose

Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake hose mounting bracket loose

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,743 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,196 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 61,196 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,106 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 61,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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RGU 450L is a 1973 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RGU 450L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RGU 450L registered?

RGU 450L is a 1973 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 March 1973.

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The MOT history for RGU 450L shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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