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B117 LRK

1984 BMW K100

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,996 mi
Last recorded11,996 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW K10043,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 LRK
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 11,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 11,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 11,403 miles

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

Rear tyre heavily perished/cracked on side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2022 11,090 miles

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

Rear perished on tread

Fail 13 Apr 2022 11,068 miles

Brake performance not tested rear master cylinder has no fluid in and not working at all (1.2.1 (g))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 11,046 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn side car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 10,731 miles

Rear Tyre perished on tread

Some play in side car suspension arm bush,not excessive enough to fail

Some play in side car wheel bearing,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Some play in side car suspension swing arm bush

Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,895 miles

Some play in side car suspension swing arm bush,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,653 miles

Some play in side car lower swing arm bush,but not excessive

Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,183 miles

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

Side car brake light not as bright as should be

Some play in side car suspension swing arm bush

Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,303 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 7,146 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 7,146 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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B117 LRK is a 1984 BMW K100 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1984 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,562 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B117 LRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B117 LRK registered?

B117 LRK is a 1984 BMW K100, first registered on 31 October 1984.

Is B117 LRK safe to buy?

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