MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
front tyre slightly perished
Front suspension assembly component loose top yoke nut (2.3.1)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
front tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C262 ECW is a 1985 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C262 ECW, 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 C262 ECW registered?
C262 ECW is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 September 1985.
Is C262 ECW safe to buy?
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