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B507 YTA

1985 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,877 mi
Last recorded123,877 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB507 YTA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,877 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired glass cracked (1.2.3a)

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

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

no plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2017 123,877 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired glass cracked (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

no plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,409 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,350 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 114,335 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.2.3a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 106,261 miles

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,261 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 106,236 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

left hand indicator switch damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2013 53,398 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 96,478 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 96,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,427 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 76,427 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 74,445 miles

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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B507 YTA is a 1985 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B507 YTA, 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 B507 YTA registered?

B507 YTA is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 July 1985.

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