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B510 KVO

1985 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,559 mi
Last recorded62,559 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB510 KVO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 62,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,512 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 62,504 miles

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,890 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.B1d)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 61,888 miles

Rear Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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B510 KVO is a 1985 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B510 KVO, 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 B510 KVO registered?

B510 KVO is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B510 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B510 KVO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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