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C240 RRX

1986 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,826 mi
Last recorded37,826 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 RRX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 37,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 37,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 37,183 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 37,183 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2017 36,937 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 36,841 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,825 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 36,476 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 35,379 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 35,379 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,264 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,264 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 35,264 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,530 miles

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

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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C240 RRX is a 1986 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C240 RRX, 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

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What year was C240 RRX registered?

C240 RRX is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C240 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C240 RRX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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