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A425 CRG

1984 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,598 mi
Last recorded90,598 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW K Series50,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA425 CRG
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 90,598 miles

Slight engine smoke

Fail 25 May 2023 90,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Front l/h pads contaminated with brake fluid (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking Where pipe goes into caliper (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Front Front tyre walls perished

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Rear tyre walls perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,529 miles

Front tyre walls slightly perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake fluid on minimum level.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,361 miles

Front and rear tyre walls have slight perishing.

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak from engine.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 90,099 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,963 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 88,963 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,490 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion l/h and r/h. (2.3.3)

Rear tyre walls slightly perished.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,042 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,397 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,850 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 86,841 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil leak under engine

Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,030 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,510 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,924 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 83,521 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,954 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 82,922 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 77,944 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 73,914 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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A425 CRG is a 1984 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A425 CRG, 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 A425 CRG registered?

A425 CRG is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 13 June 1984.

Is A425 CRG safe to buy?

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