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A253 YGJ

1984 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,510 mi
Last recorded31,510 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW K Series50,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 YGJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 31,510 miles

Rear Master cylinder reservoir hose lightly rubbing on swinging arm .

Fail 16 Nov 2019 31,510 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted off side front flexible hose unsupported and likely to cause fracture of metal brake pipe. (1.1.21 (c))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Inadequate fixing of rear lamp/registration plate bracket. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear master cylinder reservoir hose lightly rubbing on swinging arm.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 69,629 miles

battery loose in battery box

Fail 4 Jun 2016 69,629 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

battery loose in battery box

Pass 30 May 2015 62,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 58,508 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 12,271 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 58,126 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 58,126 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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A253 YGJ is a 1984 BMW K Series in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A253 YGJ, 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 A253 YGJ registered?

A253 YGJ is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A253 YGJ safe to buy?

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