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A64 TUL

1983 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,535 mi
Last recorded92,535 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW K Series43,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA64 TUL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,535 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 92,535 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play sidecar wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,535 miles

Central Lower Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side car mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Sidecar structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side sidecar mount worn (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Side car wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,535 miles

water leak

Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,535 miles

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

water leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 92,535 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,535 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,535 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Outer Sidecar structure modified but not significantly reducing the original strength (6.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 90,210 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear tyre has small splits in it

Pass 18 Oct 2007 87,254 miles

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

Rear Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

advise front discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2007 87,249 miles

Nearside Sidecar tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Nearside Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

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

advise front discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2006 84,627 miles

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

sidecar brakes getting low

slight play in sidecar wheel

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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A64 TUL is a 1983 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 43,363 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 A64 TUL, 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 43 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A64 TUL is a 1983 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 October 1983.

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