MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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very slight weep on right hand side fuel tank lower
Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
very slight weep on right hand side fuel tank lower
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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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C278 BUV is a 1985 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C278 BUV, 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 C278 BUV registered?
C278 BUV is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 August 1985.
Is C278 BUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C278 BUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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