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C169 KAW

1985 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,374 mi
Last recorded35,374 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 KAW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 35,374 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 35,292 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 34,938 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 34,922 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 34,513 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 34,505 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 34,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,144 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 39,139 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,021 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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C169 KAW is a 1985 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 51,061 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 C169 KAW, 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 41 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 C169 KAW registered?

C169 KAW is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C169 KAW safe to buy?

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