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B215 VAH

1985 BMW K100

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,930 mi
Last recorded69,930 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB215 VAH
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 69,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 69,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 69,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 69,930 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 69,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 69,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 67,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,843 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,925 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,303 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,958 miles

Nearside Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 80,953 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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B215 VAH is a 1985 BMW K100 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B215 VAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B215 VAH registered?

B215 VAH is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 22 April 1985.

Is B215 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B215 VAH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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