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C100 GCW

1986 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,442 mi
Last recorded5,442 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC100 GCW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 5,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 70 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 48 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak! poss radiator.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,703 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 66,703 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

horn button broken but not affecting operation

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,222 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C100 GCW is a 1986 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 51,115 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 C100 GCW, 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 40 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 C100 GCW registered?

C100 GCW is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 January 1986.

Is C100 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C100 GCW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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