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1985 BMW K100 1.0L Petrol · C473 HWF

C473 HWF

1985 BMW K100 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 6,194 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.

Make & Model
BMW K100
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Oct 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
6,194 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Oct 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1000cc
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C473 HWF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2024
  • 6,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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C473 HWF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW K100 (C473 HWF) between February 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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C473 HWF Mileage History

  1. 07/02/20224,151 mi
  2. 07/02/20224,151 mi
  3. 24/02/20235,479 mi+1,328 mi
  4. 03/10/20235,943 mi+464 mi
  5. 16/09/20246,194 mi+251 mi

Average of roughly 784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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