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B339 XEV

1985 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB339 XEV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 77,164 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,156 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,156 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Both discs (3.2.A1l)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both fork legs (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 75,002 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 70,375 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,375 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,792 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 62,792 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2009 57,692 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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B339 XEV is a 1985 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B339 XEV, 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 B339 XEV registered?

B339 XEV is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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