MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front front brake slight judder
Offside Front foot rest rubber slightly perished/worn
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1 mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1 mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
riders foot peg rubbers well worn
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
rider footrest rubbers worn
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
rider footrest rubbers worn
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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B174 MFS is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 B174 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 B174 MFS registered?
B174 MFS is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 5 July 1985.
Is B174 MFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B174 MFS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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