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C103 GCW

1986 BMW K Series

White Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,680 mi
Last recorded60,680 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC103 GCW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 60,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 60,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,562 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,177 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,651 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,948 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 51,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 50,500 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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C103 GCW is a 1986 BMW K Series in White with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C103 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C103 GCW?

You can check the full history of C103 GCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C103 GCW registered?

C103 GCW is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 February 1986.

Is C103 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C103 GCW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C103 GCW have outstanding finance?

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