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B176 FMW

1985 BMW K100

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,978 mi
Last recorded97,978 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB176 FMW
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,978 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,401 miles

Nearside Sidecar tyre aged.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,805 miles

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

front wheel located correctly for brake test

rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,598 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,901 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 93,987 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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B176 FMW is a 1985 BMW K100 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 61,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B176 FMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B176 FMW registered?

B176 FMW is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 18 April 1985.

Is B176 FMW safe to buy?

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