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B397 NJF

1985 BMW K100

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,634 mi
Last recorded25,634 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB397 NJF
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 25,634 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 25,634 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 24,089 miles

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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B397 NJF is a 1985 BMW K100 in Red 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 B397 NJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B397 NJF registered?

B397 NJF is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B397 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B397 NJF 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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