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B898 FFL

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,021 mi
Last recorded39,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB898 FFL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,021 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,824 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 38,824 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,258 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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B898 FFL is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B898 FFL, 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 B898 FFL registered?

B898 FFL is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 July 1985.

Is B898 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B898 FFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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