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B173 FEW

1985 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,885 mi
Last recorded63,885 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB173 FEW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,885 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 68,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,306 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 68,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,171 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 68,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 67,936 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 58,373 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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B173 FEW is a 1985 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B173 FEW, 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 B173 FEW registered?

B173 FEW is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B173 FEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B173 FEW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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