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B573 ESJ

1985 BMW K100

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,299 mi
Last recorded78,299 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB573 ESJ
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,299 miles

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

both front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,243 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,227 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 76,301 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 74,744 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 72,790 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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B573 ESJ is a 1985 BMW K100 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 61,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B573 ESJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B573 ESJ registered?

B573 ESJ is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 27 June 1985.

Is B573 ESJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B573 ESJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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