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B815 VWX

1985 BMW K100

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,301 mi
Last recorded69,301 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB815 VWX
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 69,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,315 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 68,306 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 65,127 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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B815 VWX is a 1985 BMW K100 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 61,814 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B815 VWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B815 VWX registered?

B815 VWX is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 20 April 1985.

Is B815 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B815 VWX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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