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1986 BMW K Series 1.0L Petrol · C837 WLH

C837 WLH

1986 BMW K Series (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1986. Recorded mileage 29,437 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2011.

Make & Model
BMW K SERIES
Year / Origin
1986 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 May 2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Feb 2010)
Recorded Mileage
29,437 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 May 2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1986
Engine
980cc
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C837 WLH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2010
  • 29,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

C837 WLH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 01:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 BMW K Series (C837 WLH) between July 2007 and May 2010.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 May 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)”.

PASS
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ADVISORY

C837 WLH Mileage History

  1. 23/07/200726,367 mi
  2. 30/07/200726,367 mi
  3. 19/08/200928,926 mi+2,559 mi
  4. 06/05/201029,437 mi+511 mi
  5. 06/05/201029,437 mi

Average of roughly 1,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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