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B44 HJM

1985 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,026 mi
Last recorded49,026 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB44 HJM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2010 49,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear brake master cylinder rubber insecure and slight misting around cylinder

Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,026 miles

rear brake master cylinder rubber insecure and slight misting around cylinder

Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,953 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 48,649 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 May 2008 48,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 48,418 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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B44 HJM is a 1985 BMW K Series in White with a 1,000cc 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 B44 HJM, 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 B44 HJM registered?

B44 HJM is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B44 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B44 HJM 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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