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A198 LWY

1984 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,443 mi
Last recorded43,443 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW K Series50,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA198 LWY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 43,443 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 43,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,709 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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A198 LWY is a 1984 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A198 LWY, 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 A198 LWY registered?

A198 LWY is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 28 March 1984.

Is A198 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A198 LWY shows 3 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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