MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Clutch really stiff
Oil leak
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Clutch really stiff
Oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B550 NSB is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B550 NSB, 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 B550 NSB registered?
B550 NSB is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 April 1985.
Is B550 NSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for B550 NSB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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