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B753 AKE

1985 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,119 mi
Last recorded47,119 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB753 AKE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,026 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,817 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,150 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 43,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,398 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,092 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,781 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,858 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 41,858 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 39,290 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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B753 AKE is a 1985 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B753 AKE, 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 B753 AKE registered?

B753 AKE is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B753 AKE safe to buy?

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