MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front headlight a little low
Front headlight aim a little low
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B476 OLU is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 B476 OLU, 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 B476 OLU registered?
B476 OLU is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 April 1985.
Is B476 OLU safe to buy?
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