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A199 LWY

1984 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,740 mi
Last recorded10,740 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW K Series50,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA199 LWY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 10,740 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 10,698 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BLACK & SILVER REGISTRATION PLATE FITTED ONLY LEGAL IF REGISTERED BEFORE 1st JAN 1980 (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 10,051 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 10,038 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Does Not Illuminate From Front Control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 8,406 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 7,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 5,704 miles

Front Rear tyre fitted to the front

Fail 2 Feb 2019 5,704 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Rear tyre fitted to the front

Pass 15 Jul 2017 3,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 2,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,711 miles

centre stand broken

rear reflector is built int rear light unit

Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 53,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 52,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,518 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 51,518 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,761 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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A199 LWY is a 1984 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A199 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.

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What year was A199 LWY registered?

A199 LWY is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 April 1984.

Is A199 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A199 LWY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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