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B279 FAM

1985 BMW K100

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,014 mi
Last recorded62,014 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB279 FAM
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 61,828 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 61,827 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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B279 FAM is a 1985 BMW K100 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B279 FAM, 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.

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What year was B279 FAM registered?

B279 FAM is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B279 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B279 FAM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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