MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)
Centre Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)
rear brake binds slightly
rear tyre small cut on sidewall
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A12 VKD is a 1989 BMW K Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1989 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 54,904 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 A12 VKD, 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 37 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A12 VKD registered?
A12 VKD is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is A12 VKD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A12 VKD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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