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B556 WUD

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,028 mi
Last recorded59,028 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB556 WUD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 58,995 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,420 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,349 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,149 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,935 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,978 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 50,978 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,958 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 49,958 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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B556 WUD is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B556 WUD, 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 B556 WUD registered?

B556 WUD is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B556 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B556 WUD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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