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B897 BRP

1984 BMW K100

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,224 mi
Last recorded72,224 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW K10043,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 BRP
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 72,224 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,210 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,837 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 68,827 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,258 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

nearside grip movement

Pass 27 Jun 2009 66,980 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,808 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear brake Pedel corroded

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 64,808 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear brake Pedel corroded

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,149 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,859 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 50,858 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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B897 BRP is a 1984 BMW K100 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1984 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 43,562 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 B897 BRP, 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 42 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B897 BRP registered?

B897 BRP is a 1984 BMW K100, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B897 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B897 BRP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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