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B776 HTO

1985 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,747 mi
Last recorded21,747 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB776 HTO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 21,747 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leak.

Fail 26 Mar 2025 21,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 21,482 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 21,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,082 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,027 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,844 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 14,844 miles

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

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

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

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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B776 HTO is a 1985 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B776 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 B776 HTO registered?

B776 HTO is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B776 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B776 HTO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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