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52,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
slight perishing of front tyre
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
handle bar grips poor
bar ends missing
brake fluid low front
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nail in rear tyre
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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B143 KRX is a 1985 BMW K Series in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B143 KRX, 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 B143 KRX registered?
B143 KRX is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B143 KRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for B143 KRX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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