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B491 MPJ

1985 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,721 mi
Last recorded113,721 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 MPJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,721 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,645 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 107,346 miles

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 104,532 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 103,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,189 miles

Front 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 brake pedal corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 94,583 miles

Front 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 94,575 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,355 miles

VT32 issued against test no. 434506167101

Fail 15 Jun 2007 94,344 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Unable to test condition of rear brake pads - restricted view.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Unable to test condition of rear brake pads - restricted view.

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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B491 MPJ is a 1985 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B491 MPJ, 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 B491 MPJ registered?

B491 MPJ is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 March 1985.

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