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B191 FMW

1985 BMW K Series

White Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,445 mi
Last recorded1,445 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB191 FMW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 1,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 1,229 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,166 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 1,163 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 1,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 798 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25 miles

slight rear brake bind

Fail 24 Jun 2015 25 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

slight rear brake bind

Pass 1 Aug 2013 109,979 miles

rear brake binds slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2013 109,960 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,947 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 109,190 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 107,299 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 107,299 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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B191 FMW is a 1985 BMW K Series in White with a 987cc 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 B191 FMW, 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 B191 FMW registered?

B191 FMW is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B191 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B191 FMW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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