1985 BMW K Series 1.0L Petrol · B173 FEW
1985 BMW K Series (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 63,885 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B173 FEW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2024
- 63,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B173 FEW Mileage History
- 24/08/202268,305 mi
- 29/09/202268,306 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/202468,335 mi+29 mi
- 16/04/202463,885 mi-4,450 mi
Average of roughly -2,686 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B173 FEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW K Series (B173 FEW) between August 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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