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C119 DHX

1986 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

4,044 mi
Last recorded4,044 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 DHX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 4,044 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 4,044 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 2,461 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No Front mudguard is fitted

No Number plate light is fitted

Number plate letters slightly undersize

Rear indicators less than 240mm apart

single seat fitted at time of test, no rear footrest are fitted.

Pass 18 May 2017 1,197 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 1,197 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

clutch drag

Pass 12 May 2016 61,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,250 miles

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

slight perishing in rear tyre side walls.

Pass 3 May 2013 56,587 miles

slight perishing rear tyre side walls

Fail 3 May 2013 56,587 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight perishing rear tyre side walls

Pass 4 May 2012 55,651 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 55,651 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,980 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 54,979 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,886 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 50,331 miles

Nearside Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 50,323 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

front tyre presure seems to be low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,409 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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C119 DHX is a 1986 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 C119 DHX, 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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C119 DHX is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 March 1986.

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