MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
headlamp wiring getting chaffed on mounting bracket
incorrect type tyre fitted to rear wheel
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
headlamp bulb mask/reflector detached inside headlamp but does not affect beam pattern
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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B298 CVX is a 1985 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B298 CVX, 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 B298 CVX registered?
B298 CVX is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 May 1985.
Is B298 CVX safe to buy?
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