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B117 SKV

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,489 mi
Last recorded31,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 SKV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,489 miles

Rear tyre splitting on side walls

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,909 miles

Front front tyre starting to crack on the side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2018 29,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,340 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,679 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,573 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,954 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,079 miles

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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B117 SKV is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B117 SKV, 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 B117 SKV registered?

B117 SKV is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B117 SKV safe to buy?

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