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B417 AFC

1985 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,948 mi
Last recorded47,948 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 AFC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 47,948 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,948 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,948 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM AXLE ON BACK PLATE

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,948 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,948 miles

Centre Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,948 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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B417 AFC is a 1985 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B417 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B417 AFC registered?

B417 AFC is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B417 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B417 AFC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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