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A30 OUD

1984 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,412 mi
Last recorded104,412 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 BMW K Series50,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA30 OUD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,412 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,330 miles

Rear braided pipe very close but not touching the rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2008 103,214 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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A30 OUD is a 1984 BMW K Series in Black with a 987cc 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 A30 OUD, 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 A30 OUD registered?

A30 OUD is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 14 March 1984.

Is A30 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A30 OUD 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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