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B496 HFU

1985 BMW K100

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,942 mi
Last recorded104,942 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB496 HFU
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 104,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

clutch cable damaged around by steering

oil leak on motor

slight delay with light coming on when switched to main beam,clean or replace switch.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 104,940 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

clutch cable damaged around by steering

oil leak on motor

slight delay with light coming on when switched to main beam,clean or replace switch.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 103,111 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 103,111 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 102,857 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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B496 HFU is a 1985 BMW K100 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 61,814 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B496 HFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B496 HFU registered?

B496 HFU is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B496 HFU safe to buy?

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