MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Battery loose
Offside Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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B517 XBK is a 1985 BMW K Series in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 B517 XBK, 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 B517 XBK registered?
B517 XBK is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 July 1985.
Is B517 XBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for B517 XBK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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