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B143 KRX

1985 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,627 mi
Last recorded52,627 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 KRX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,627 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 51,359 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 51,359 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 49,598 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,105 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 49,105 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 48,026 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,641 miles

slight perishing of front tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2019 47,641 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,055 miles

handle bar grips poor

bar ends missing

brake fluid low front

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,945 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 49,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,971 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,747 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,480 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,497 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,919 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,902 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,055 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,502 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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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.

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