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B861 NJC

1985 BMW K100

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB861 NJC
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 16 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 12,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 123,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,882 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

cracks on rear tyre side walls

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,507 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 119,477 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 118,384 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 118,369 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 117,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,428 miles

Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front brake just pulls limit

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,045 miles

slight cracks in front tyre side walls

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 25,414 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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B861 NJC is a 1985 BMW K100 in Silver 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 K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 61,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B861 NJC, 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 B861 NJC registered?

B861 NJC is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B861 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B861 NJC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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