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C111 JYA

1986 BMW K Series

White Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,696 mi
Last recorded21,696 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC111 JYA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,696 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 21,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

number plate slightly discolouring

offside & nearside front fairing damaged

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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C111 JYA is a 1986 BMW K Series in White with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C111 JYA, 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

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What year was C111 JYA registered?

C111 JYA is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C111 JYA safe to buy?

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