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C650 PFW

1986 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,832 mi
Last recorded42,832 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW K Series51,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC650 PFW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 42,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,875 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 41,284 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 40,865 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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C650 PFW is a 1986 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C650 PFW, 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

How do I check the history of C650 PFW?

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What year was C650 PFW registered?

C650 PFW is a 1986 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C650 PFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C650 PFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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