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C501 NDP

1985 BMW K100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,256 mi
Last recorded53,256 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW K10061,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC501 NDP
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 53,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,066 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 53,024 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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C501 NDP is a 1985 BMW K100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 61,814 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C501 NDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C501 NDP registered?

C501 NDP is a 1985 BMW K100, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C501 NDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C501 NDP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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