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BMW Isetta

Yellow · Petrol · 1960 · 300 cc

881 CRMOT history

881 CR is a yellow petrol BMW Isetta first used on 8 Feb 1960. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 49,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
49,931 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
881 CR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
Isetta
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
300 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
8 Feb 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

881 CR was last recorded at 49,931 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2012: 4,556 miles, lower than 44,961 miles on 26 Jan 2011.
  • 15 Jul 2014: 4,658 miles, lower than 46,119 miles on 19 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,451 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
480 miles
Average per year
448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 49,931 miles
  • 2021 – 49,451 miles
  • 2020 – 49,019 miles
  • 2019 – 48,618 miles
  • 2017 – 48,293 miles
  • 2016 – 47,736 miles
  • 2015 – 46,986 miles
  • 2014 – 4,658 miles
  • 2013 – 46,119 miles
  • 2012 – 4,556 miles
  • 2011 – 44,961 miles
  • 2009 – 44,482 miles
  • 2008 – 43,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,931 miles
  • AdvisorySigns of drive shaft rubber coupling fouling sub frame
  • AdvisorySigns of rear tyre fouling mud guard
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering drop arm bush

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake performance just met, lever has no reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel tank insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Slight corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,931 miles (+480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,931 miles
    Test number
    201665587385
    • AdvisorySigns of drive shaft rubber coupling fouling sub frame
    • AdvisorySigns of rear tyre fouling mud guard
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering drop arm bush

  2. Pass49,451 miles (+432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,451 miles
    Test number
    972659595090
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering has more left lock than right
    • AdvisoryVehicle pulls slightly to the left under braking

  3. Pass49,019 miles (+401)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,019 miles
    Test number
    488973935338
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm grease nipple missing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes pull slightly to the right

  4. Pass48,618 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    151115715494
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just met, lever has no reserve travel

  5. Fail48,577 miles (+284)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,577 miles
    Test number
    154071466923
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just met, lever has no reserve travel

  6. Pass48,293 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    394747992792
    • AdvisoryBody and floor pans slightly corroded

  7. Fail48,214 miles (+478)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,214 miles
    Test number
    231998764971
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryBody and floor pans corroded

  8. Pass47,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    199421167347
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  9. Fail47,736 miles (+750)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    823274805083
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under vehicle

  10. Fail46,986 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    699024205272
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NotePlay in offside front wheel bearing
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle and lower body corroded

  11. Pass46,986 miles (+42,328)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    799384805238
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NotePlay in offside front wheel bearing
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle and lower body corroded

  12. Pass4,658 miles (-41,461)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    4,658 miles
    Test number
    237476094459
    • NoteAll floor corroded
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteFeul tank slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front inner and outer wheel arches corroded
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded
    • NoteOffside bulb of number plate light inop
    • NoteSlight play in steering drop arm splines
    • NoteSlight play in top steering column bearing

  13. Pass46,119 miles (+41,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    947490803200
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded including floor pans and all inner wheel arches

  14. Pass4,556 miles (-40,405)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    4,556 miles
    Test number
    505265512269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFloor pans and rear bulk head corroded
    • NoteOil leaking from rear brake area
    • NoteRear service brake inop

  15. Pass44,961 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,961 miles
    Test number
    329396521086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,482 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,482 miles
    Test number
    973043129389
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrop arm bush slightly worn
    • NoteFuel tank slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in offside front king pin

  17. Fail44,482 miles (+753)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,482 miles
    Test number
    834170119310
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrop arm bush slightly worn
    • NoteFuel tank slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in offside front king pin

  18. Pass43,729 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,729 miles
    Test number
    360280688030
    • NoteBrake pedal retern spring in poor condition
    • NoteFluid present around rear brake unit
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to body
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight wear in all steering pivots/bushes resulting in slight free play

Questions about 881 CR

What vehicle is registration 881 CR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 881 CR on a yellow petrol BMW Isetta first used on 8 Feb 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 881 CR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 881 CR expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 881 CR?
The MOT on 881 CR expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 881 CR done?
881 CR was recorded at 49,931 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 448 miles a year.
Has 881 CR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 881 CR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on 881 CR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 881 CR find?
881 CR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: signs of drive shaft rubber coupling fouling sub frame; signs of rear tyre fouling mud guard; slight play in steering drop arm bush.

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