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1984 BMW K SERIES1.0L Petrol

A993 FPA

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BMW K SERIES (1984, Petrol, 980cc) — mileage recorded at 84. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 06/06/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1984
Engine
980cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the June 2025 MOT test at 84 miles which recorded no defects. The most recent assessment shows the machine in a clean condition with no advisories or failures logged. The mileage pattern is highly irregular for a 42-year-old vehicle. In the July 2021 failure at 45,510 miles and the August 2021 pass at 45,519 miles, the bike showed near-identical high readings, then dropped to just 84 miles by June 2025. This implies the motorcycle stood unused for roughly four years, with only minimal movement since. The sparse record shows no recurring faults, though the 2021 failure carries no listed defect, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded issue rather than mechanical breakdown. A buyer should physically inspect for corrosion on structural frames and suspension components given the long dormant period. Standing storage invites rust on brake discs, caliper seizing, and degraded suspension bushes or tyres. The 1984 K Series uses older rubber and metal parts vulnerable to age-related perishing even without mileage wear. Verify the true odometer reading against the 45,519 to 84 mile discrepancy, as such a drop indicates either a replacement unit or clerical error in DVSA data. Examine exhaust emissions and fluid condition before road use, since four years static will have stalled normal mechanical cycling.

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Salvage
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the June 2025 MOT test at 84 miles which recorded no defects. The most recent assessment shows the machine in a clean condition with no advisories or failures logged. The mileage pattern is highly irregular for a 42-year-old vehicle. In the July 2021 failure at 45,510 miles and the August 2021 pass at 45,519 miles, the bike showed near-identical high readings, then dropped to just 84 miles by June 2025. This implies the motorcycle stood unused for roughly four years, with only minimal movement since. The sparse record shows no recurring faults, though the 2021 failure carries no listed defect, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded issue rather than mechanical breakdown. A buyer should physically inspect for corrosion on structural frames and suspension components given the long dormant period. Standing storage invites rust on brake discs, caliper seizing, and degraded suspension bushes or tyres. The 1984 K Series uses older rubber and metal parts vulnerable to age-related perishing even without mileage wear. Verify the true odometer reading against the 45,519 to 84 mile discrepancy, as such a drop indicates either a replacement unit or clerical error in DVSA data. Examine exhaust emissions and fluid condition before road use, since four years static will have stalled normal mechanical cycling.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW K Series (A993 FPA) from 1984 show a total of 2 MOT tests between August 2021 and June 2025.

With 2 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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