300BMW - BMW ISETTA
MOT: ExemptGB
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The BMW Isetta, often referred to simply as the Isetta, is a distinctive microcar renowned for its compact design and innovative features. Manufactured by BMW in the late 1950s and early 1960s, this vehicle was originally developed by the Italian company Iso SpA before BMW acquired the rights. The Isetta is notable for its bubble-like shape, single front door, and unique front-opening bonnet, which houses the engine and steering mechanism. Powered by a small, single-cylinder engine, it offered an economical and practical solution for urban mobility during its era. Its lightweight construction and clever engineering made it a standout in the microcar segment, reflecting BMW’s ingenuity in creating efficient city transport. The Isetta remains a celebrated classic, appreciated for its quirky charm and historical significance in automotive design.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 17 MOT tests
This BMW Isetta, registration 300BMW, was manufactured in 1959 with its first registration in December 1959. It features a blue exterior and a 300cc petrol engine. The vehicle is exempt from MOT testing; the latest test was conducted on 21 July 2020, with an expiry date of 20 July 2021. It has recorded a mileage of 22,868 miles and is currently taxed. Notable advisories from the last MOT include slight play in the offside front wheel bearing and minor damage or cracking to the rear tyre. No CO2 emissions data is available. The vehicle's mechanical condition appears generally sound, with no dangerous issues reported.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
17
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
2
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 21 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,868 mi
Expires: 20 July 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 24 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,383 mi
Expires: 23 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,150 mi
Expires: 16 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre wearing at inner edge
Passed - 05 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,953 mi
Expires: 05 July 2018
Failed - 05 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,951 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 21 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,682 mi
Expires: 05 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 29 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,337 mi
Expires: 05 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 20 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,184 mi
Expires: 05 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 20 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,183 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,925 mi
Expires: 05 July 2014
Passed - 20 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,800 mi
Expires: 05 July 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,616 mi
Expires: 05 July 2012
Passed - 09 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,616 mi
Expires: 05 July 2011
Passed - 16 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,616 mi
Expires: 05 July 2010
Passed - 18 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,616 mi
Expires: 05 July 2009
Passed - 06 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,616 mi
Expires: 05 July 2008
Passed - 28 June 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,616 mi
Expires: 27 June 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 300BMW?
This vehicle is MOT exempt.
What is the tax status of 300BMW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2025.
What are the specifications of 300BMW?
This is a 1959 BMW ISETTA in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 300cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 300BMW?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.