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B715 DWG

1985 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,966 mi
Last recorded63,966 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB715 DWG
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,424 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 63,571 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,397 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 60,347 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,897 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 56,897 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,014 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,689 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 52,670 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,617 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,575 miles

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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B715 DWG is a 1985 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B715 DWG, 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 B715 DWG registered?

B715 DWG is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B715 DWG safe to buy?

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