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B100 GMR

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,577 mi
Last recorded79,577 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB100 GMR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,577 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 73,733 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 70,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 67,832 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 67,811 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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B100 GMR is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 51,061 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 B100 GMR, 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 41 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 B100 GMR registered?

B100 GMR is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 June 1985.

Is B100 GMR safe to buy?

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