MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Offside Inner Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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
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)
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)
VT32 issued against test no. 434506167101
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B491 MPJ safe to buy?
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