MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroded
Front steering bar loose
Hazard lights not working
Nearside Front fork seal cracked
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Poor access to handbrake lever
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front tyre is poor condition.
front wheel bearings have slight play.
n/s rear top bush on shock absorber has slight play.
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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A874 RAS is a 1983 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A874 RAS, 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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What year was A874 RAS registered?
A874 RAS is a 1983 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 January 1983.
Is A874 RAS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A874 RAS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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