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C705 HTA

1986 BMW K100

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

543 mi
Last recorded543 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K10054,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC705 HTA
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 543 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 442 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022

Stop lamp not working For front & rear brakes (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 13 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 13 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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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C705 HTA is a 1986 BMW K100 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C705 HTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C705 HTA registered?

C705 HTA is a 1986 BMW K100, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C705 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C705 HTA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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