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B476 OLU

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB476 OLU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 80,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,911 miles

Front headlight a little low

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,687 miles

Front headlight aim a little low

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 79,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,588 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 79,579 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,326 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,138 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,316 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,455 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 76,317 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2007 73,943 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 73,903 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for B476 OLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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