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B159 YNO

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,050 mi
Last recorded55,050 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB159 YNO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2010 55,050 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,631 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 54,631 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,790 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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B159 YNO is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B159 YNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B159 YNO registered?

B159 YNO is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 March 1985.

Is B159 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B159 YNO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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