MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lamp not working from front lever
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Brake lamp not working from front lever
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front screen has gone very opaque and deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Neutral light not working.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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B438 YJO is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B438 YJO, 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 B438 YJO registered?
B438 YJO is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 May 1985.
Is B438 YJO safe to buy?
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