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B423 YUV

1985 BMW K Series

Maroon Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,079 mi
Last recorded50,079 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB423 YUV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,079 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,077 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,371 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 46,367 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,331 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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B423 YUV is a 1985 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B423 YUV, 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

How do I check the history of B423 YUV?

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What year was B423 YUV registered?

B423 YUV is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 June 1985.

Is B423 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B423 YUV shows 6 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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