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C432 EWU

1986 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,889 mi
Last recorded45,889 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC432 EWU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,551 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 44,551 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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C432 EWU is a 1986 BMW K Series in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C432 EWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C432 EWU registered?

C432 EWU is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 May 1986.

Is C432 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C432 EWU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C432 EWU have outstanding finance?

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