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A124 JLJ

1984 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,977 mi
Last recorded85,977 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 BMW K Series50,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA124 JLJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 85,977 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted front and rear (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 85,977 miles

Indicator switch defective indicators will not cancel (1.5.4)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake control 1 (1.3.1a)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted front and rear (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,792 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 85,784 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 69,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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A124 JLJ is a 1984 BMW K Series in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 50,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A124 JLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A124 JLJ registered?

A124 JLJ is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 January 1984.

Is A124 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A124 JLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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