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A271 ESF

1984 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,696 mi
Last recorded58,696 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW K Series50,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA271 ESF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,696 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 57,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 57,210 miles

Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,647 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,647 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 May 2010 56,063 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 6 May 2010 56,063 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 May 2009 53,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2008 48,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,101 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 41,652 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 38,335 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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A271 ESF is a 1984 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A271 ESF, 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 A271 ESF registered?

A271 ESF is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 5 June 1984.

Is A271 ESF safe to buy?

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