CarVerify
CarVerify
Sign in Check a vehicle

Free Car Check

C148 LBE

1986 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,305 mi
Last recorded79,305 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC148 LBE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
View full BMW K Series reliability data Browse other 1986 BMW K Series registrations

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2016 79,305 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,266 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 71,116 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,858 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
Full BMW K Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Get full report — £4.99 Single check — £9.99
£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C148 LBE is a 1986 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C148 LBE, 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 C148 LBE?

You can check the full history of C148 LBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C148 LBE registered?

C148 LBE is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 April 1986.

Is C148 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C148 LBE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C148 LBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C148 LBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.