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C214 UPG

1986 BMW K Series

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,504 mi
Last recorded104,504 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC214 UPG
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,504 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,498 miles

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 104,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,262 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,099 miles

Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect frok seals

Pass 19 Jul 2012 102,975 miles

Front fork gaitors fitted - unable to inspect front fork seals

Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,977 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 101,968 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Front Brake Starting To Bind

Rear Brake Starting To Bind

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 101,477 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 101,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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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C214 UPG is a 1986 BMW K Series in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C214 UPG, 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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What year was C214 UPG registered?

C214 UPG is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 July 1986.

Is C214 UPG safe to buy?

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