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B658 CDW

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,478 mi
Last recorded2,478 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB658 CDW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 2,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 422 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively possible slight contamination? (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively possible slight contamination? (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively possible slight contamination? (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively possible slight contamination? (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,252 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,251 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,251 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,249 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,155 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 50,140 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,797 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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B658 CDW is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B658 CDW, 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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B658 CDW is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 February 1985.

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