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A207 YWA

1984 BMW K Series

Orange Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,437 mi
Last recorded6,437 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW K Series50,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA207 YWA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 6,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 6,150 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 6,131 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever excessively corroded pedal platform broke off on brake test (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 5,932 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 5,914 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 5,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 5,069 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 4,319 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 3,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 2,895 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 1,537 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 1,537 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear n/o plate light inop

Fail 4 Aug 2009 1,084 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2008 543 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 39,292 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 39,283 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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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A207 YWA is a 1984 BMW K Series in Orange with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A207 YWA, 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 A207 YWA registered?

A207 YWA is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 March 1984.

Is A207 YWA safe to buy?

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