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B40 YKN

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,670 mi
Last recorded23,670 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 YKN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 23,670 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 23,650 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 23,650 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 23,614 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 23,523 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 22,637 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 22,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear switch? (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,351 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 19,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,888 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 14,888 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 12,144 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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B40 YKN is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B40 YKN, 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 B40 YKN registered?

B40 YKN is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 June 1985.

Is B40 YKN safe to buy?

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