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B152 MFS

1985 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,161 mi
Last recorded56,161 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB152 MFS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,161 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 56,159 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation FRONT SWITCH (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick FRONT AND BACK (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020

no speedo fitted at test

Pass 19 Oct 2018
Pass 2 Aug 2017
Pass 23 May 2016

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 32,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,825 miles
Pass 20 May 2008
Fail 12 May 2008 29,211 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,980 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 27,960 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,480 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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B152 MFS is a 1985 BMW K Series 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 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 B152 MFS, 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 B152 MFS registered?

B152 MFS is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 June 1985.

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