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C108 WLL

1986 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,530 mi
Last recorded5,530 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC108 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 5,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 4,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 3,838 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 15,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 3,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 3,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 2,296 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 1,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 3 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,124 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,124 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,652 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,500 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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C108 WLL is a 1986 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C108 WLL, 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 C108 WLL registered?

C108 WLL is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C108 WLL safe to buy?

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