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C588 DYE

1986 BMW K100

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

3,885 mi
Last recorded3,885 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K10054,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 DYE
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 3,885 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 969 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 969 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 566 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 566 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 566 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 566 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 96 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Footpeg rubber missing

Fail 3 Jan 2018

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Footpeg rubber missing

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013
Fail 1 Feb 2013

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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C588 DYE is a 1986 BMW K100 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1986 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 54,671 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 C588 DYE, 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 40 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C588 DYE registered?

C588 DYE is a 1986 BMW K100, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C588 DYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C588 DYE shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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