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Grey · Petrol · 1985 · 475 cc

B170 UVUMOT history

B170 UVU is a grey petrol BMW first used on 21 May 1985. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2023
Mileage
114 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
B170 UVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
475 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
21 May 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

B170 UVU was last recorded at 114 miles on 13 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2015: 9 miles, lower than 45,168 miles on 4 Mar 2014.
  • 13 Oct 2022: 114 miles, lower than 978 miles on 21 Oct 2021.

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
978 miles · 21 Oct 2021

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114 miles
  • 2021 – 978 miles
  • 2020 – 923 miles
  • 2018 – 891 miles
  • 2017 – 718 miles
  • 2016 – 45 miles
  • 2015 – 9 miles
  • 2014 – 45,168 miles
  • 2013 – 45,129 miles
  • 2009 – 45,120 miles
  • 2006 – 45,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake only just met requirements awkward to press down hard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114 miles (-864)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114 miles
    Test number
    727951084333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    978 miles
    Test number
    669956225400
    • AdvisoryRear brake only just met requirements awkward to press down hard
  3. Fail978 miles (+55)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    978 miles
    Test number
    562501329179
    • DangerousMotorcycle structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering battery insecure (6.1.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose nut loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Fuel system component leaking carburettor leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake only just met requirements awkward to press down hard
  4. Pass923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    923 miles
    Test number
    973860866364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySolo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests
  5. Fail923 miles (+32)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    923 miles
    Test number
    589582653618
    • MajorFront All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySolo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests
  6. Pass891 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    891 miles
    Test number
    471819726333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail891 miles (+173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    891 miles
    Test number
    968481335975
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass718 miles (+673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    718 miles
    Test number
    887294211680
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass45 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45 miles
    Test number
    268706514700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9 miles (-45,159)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    9 miles
    Test number
    248310215411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,168 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,168 miles
    Test number
    758513564026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,129 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    109536753058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,120 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    634188249274
    • NoteRear light slightly loose
  14. Pass45,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    341194426400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B170 UVU

Does B170 UVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B170 UVU expired on 20 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B170 UVU?
The MOT on B170 UVU expired on 20 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B170 UVU done?
B170 UVU was recorded at 114 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022.
Has B170 UVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B170 UVU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on B170 UVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B170 UVU find?
B170 UVU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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