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B819 CGF

1985 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,100 mi
Last recorded68,100 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB819 CGF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 68,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,515 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,504 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,112 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,222 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 65,222 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,247 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 69,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 67,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 63,262 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 63,253 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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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B819 CGF is a 1985 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B819 CGF, 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 B819 CGF registered?

B819 CGF is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 April 1985.

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