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B519 OJC

1985 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,750 mi
Last recorded47,750 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB519 OJC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2007 47,750 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,605 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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B519 OJC is a 1985 BMW K Series in Grey with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B519 OJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B519 OJC registered?

B519 OJC is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B519 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B519 OJC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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