1986 BMW K Series 1.0L Petrol · C897 GEV
1986 BMW K Series (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 38,457 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C897 GEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 38,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C897 GEV 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 1986 BMW K Series (C897 GEV) between December 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
C897 GEV Mileage History
- 06/12/202138,398 mi
- 06/12/202138,398 mi
- 16/08/202538,454 mi+56 mi
- 23/08/202538,457 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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