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B771 HTO

1985 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,052 mi
Last recorded50,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB771 HTO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,052 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 48,863 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 48,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,025 miles

Rear tyre starting to wear low in centre tread area.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 41,011 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front tyre heavily cracked/perished but no cords visible.

Rear tyre starting to wear low in centre tread area.

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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B771 HTO is a 1985 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B771 HTO, 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 B771 HTO registered?

B771 HTO is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B771 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B771 HTO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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