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C264 LNV

1985 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,620 mi
Last recorded32,620 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW K Series51,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 LNV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,620 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011
Fail 1 Sep 2009

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

no locking device on front suspention pivots.

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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C264 LNV is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C264 LNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C264 LNV registered?

C264 LNV is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C264 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C264 LNV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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