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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))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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
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
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
exhaust deterioated
front shocks corroded
rear disc worn
rear shock deterioated corroded
stand deterioated & corroded
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
type pressure low rear
How Reliable is the BMW K100?
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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.
Is C196 CUU safe to buy?
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