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C423 DYM

1986 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57 mi
Last recorded57 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC423 DYM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 57 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 23 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 23 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Front tyre starting to perish in centre of tread not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,547 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 19,550 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,381 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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C423 DYM is a 1986 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 C423 DYM, 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 C423 DYM registered?

C423 DYM is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C423 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C423 DYM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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