MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the BMW K100?
Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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