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C342 SCF

1986 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,666 mi
Last recorded28,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC342 SCF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,666 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,919 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 25,919 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Upper Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,531 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 21,522 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 21,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,716 miles

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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C342 SCF is a 1986 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C342 SCF, 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.

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What year was C342 SCF registered?

C342 SCF is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C342 SCF safe to buy?

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