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YAD8 - BMW ISETTA

MOT: Exempt

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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 door that also served as the vehicle’s entire front end. Powered by a small single-cylinder engine, it offered an economical and practical solution for urban mobility during its era. Its lightweight construction and quirky design have cemented its status as an iconic example of post-war European microcars, reflecting both ingenuity and the era’s economic constraints.

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Vehicle Overview

Make
BMW
Model
ISETTA
Colour
Yellow
Year
1959
First Registered
August 1959
First Used
15 August 1959

Technical Details

Engine Capacity
300 cc
Engine Size
300 cc
Fuel Type
Petrol
Wheelplan
3 WHEEL
Weight
Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions
Not available
Euro Status
Not available
Real Driving Emissions
Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status
Taxed
Tax Due Date
September 01, 2025
Type Approval
Not available
Last V5C
02/09/2022

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 4 MOT tests

This BMW Isetta, registered as YAD8, was manufactured in 1959 and first registered in August of the same year. It features a yellow exterior and is equipped with a 300cc petrol engine. The vehicle is MOT exempt and was last tested on 29 October 2010, with the MOT valid until 28 October 2011. There are no advisory notes from the latest test. The recorded mileage is approximately 14,000 miles. The vehicle is currently taxed. No additional mechanical or emissions data is available.

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.
Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.
Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.
Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

4

Passed Tests

3

Failed Tests

1

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 29 October 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 14,000 mi

Expires: 28 October 2011

Passed - 29 April 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 1,498 mi

Expires: 28 April 2009

Failed - 13 June 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 1,494 mi

Passed - 13 June 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 1,494 mi

Expires: 12 June 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for YAD8?

This vehicle is MOT exempt.

What is the tax status of YAD8?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.

What are the specifications of YAD8?

This is a 1959 BMW ISETTA in Yellow. It runs on Petrol with a 300cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of YAD8?

Environmental data not available for this vehicle.

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