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C10 MLW

1986 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,774 mi
Last recorded7,774 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 MLW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 7,774 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 7,774 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 6,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 5,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 3,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 1,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 5 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,048 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 6,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,216 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,902 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 60,902 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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C10 MLW is a 1986 BMW K Series in White 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 C10 MLW, 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 C10 MLW registered?

C10 MLW is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C10 MLW safe to buy?

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