MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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B527 SEC is a 1985 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B527 SEC, 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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B527 SEC is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 July 1985.
Is B527 SEC safe to buy?
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