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B414 AFC

1985 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,475 mi
Last recorded83,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB414 AFC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 83,475 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 82,219 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 82,214 miles

Front Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,889 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,769 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,769 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,107 miles

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,019 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,228 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,557 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,816 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 56,466 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,466 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,065 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,735 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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B414 AFC is a 1985 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B414 AFC, 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 B414 AFC registered?

B414 AFC is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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