MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front tyre has slight cracks
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
both side panels loose
front tyre has slight cracks
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Front Upper Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)
Centre Rear Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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C291 BUV is a 1985 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C291 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 C291 BUV registered?
C291 BUV is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 September 1985.
Is C291 BUV safe to buy?
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