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B123 KRC

1985 BMW K100

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,831 mi
Last recorded1,831 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB123 KRC
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 1,831 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 1,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 1,352 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 1,349 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Rear brake pedal switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,455 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

stop light not operating on rear brake

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,265 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

stop light not operating on rear brake

Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,951 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 82,956 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 44,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 3,982 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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B123 KRC is a 1985 BMW K100 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 61,814 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 B123 KRC, 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 41 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B123 KRC registered?

B123 KRC is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B123 KRC safe to buy?

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