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A130 LOD

1984 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,935 mi
Last recorded42,935 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 BMW K Series50,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 LOD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 42,640 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 42,640 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 41,470 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 41,470 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 40,806 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 40,210 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,210 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 39,193 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 38,666 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 38,666 miles

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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A130 LOD is a 1984 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A130 LOD, 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 A130 LOD registered?

A130 LOD is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 January 1984.

Is A130 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A130 LOD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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