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B438 YJO

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,204 mi
Last recorded92,204 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB438 YJO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,204 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 92,204 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,477 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,239 miles

Neutral light not working.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,078 miles

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.

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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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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