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C196 CUU

1986 BMW K100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 BMW K10054,671 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 CUU
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022
Fail 24 Sep 2022

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019
Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,596 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,303 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,068 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

exhaust corroded

fairings fitted limiting checks

o/s/f falk pitted

rear brake pipe corroded

rear shock corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

exhaust corroded

fairings fitted limiting checks

o/s/f falk pitted

rear brake pipe corroded

rear shock corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,327 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

front wheel bind

n/s/f & o/s/f shocks corroded bottom

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r ind loose

unable to see rear pads

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,071 miles

exhaust deterioated

front shocks corroded

rear disc worn

rear shock deterioated corroded

stand deterioated & corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,702 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front & rear brake fluid levels low

front shocks corroded

o/s/r ind loose

rear shock play

stand deterioated corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,068 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 63,539 miles

type pressure low rear

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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C196 CUU is a 1986 BMW K100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1986 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 54,671 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C196 CUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C196 CUU registered?

C196 CUU is a 1986 BMW K100, first registered on 3 February 1986.

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