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ONZ 3914

1983 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,504 mi
Last recorded44,504 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW K Series43,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONZ 3914
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,079 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,050 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear on 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,762 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,363 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 43,363 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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ONZ 3914 is a 1983 BMW K Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 43,363 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 ONZ 3914, 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 43 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 ONZ 3914?

You can check the full history of ONZ 3914 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ONZ 3914 registered?

ONZ 3914 is a 1983 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is ONZ 3914 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONZ 3914 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ONZ 3914 have outstanding finance?

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