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B231 TLJ

1985 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,934 mi
Last recorded18,934 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 TLJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,934 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 18,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,107 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

left twist grip poor

Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,205 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 10,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,076 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 8,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 7,150 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 6,122 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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B231 TLJ is a 1985 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B231 TLJ, 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 B231 TLJ registered?

B231 TLJ is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B231 TLJ safe to buy?

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