MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
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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B242 ORS is a 1985 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B242 ORS, 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 B242 ORS registered?
B242 ORS is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 June 1985.
Is B242 ORS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B242 ORS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B242 ORS have outstanding finance?
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