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B990 PRT

1985 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB990 PRT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026
Pass 20 Mar 2025 92 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 92 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 4,107 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 4,107 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 3,208 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 3,208 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 2,737 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 2,737 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 2,296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 2,071 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 2,064 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 1,109 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 1,109 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 612 miles

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

Front tyre perishing

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

offside footrest bent

screw in rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2017 612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front tyre perishing

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

offside footrest bent

screw in rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 4,762 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 4,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2011

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not face the rear (1.1.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010
Fail 23 Jun 2010

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jun 2009

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 24 Jun 2009
Pass 20 Jun 2008

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 2,294 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 1,772 miles

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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B990 PRT is a 1985 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 B990 PRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B990 PRT registered?

B990 PRT is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 June 1985.

Is B990 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B990 PRT shows 34 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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