MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Upper Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
surfac e corrosion visible in several areas but does not compromise vehicle structure
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A480 VHS is a 1984 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 A480 VHS, 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 A480 VHS registered?
A480 VHS is a 1984 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 May 1984.
Is A480 VHS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A480 VHS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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