MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Sidecar front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Sidecar direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B238 HVV is a 1985 BMW K Series in Multi-colour with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 B238 HVV, 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 B238 HVV registered?
B238 HVV is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 July 1985.
Is B238 HVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B238 HVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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