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B744 TBA

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,431 mi
Last recorded47,431 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB744 TBA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,163 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 74,249 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 72,001 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 35,768 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 32,074 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 26,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,075 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,854 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 22,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,639 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 17,765 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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B744 TBA 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 84.6%.

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 B744 TBA, 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 B744 TBA registered?

B744 TBA is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B744 TBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B744 TBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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