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E481 LST

1991 BMW K Series

Beige Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,139 mi
Last recorded23,139 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW K Series55,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE481 LST
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,139 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,955 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 22,953 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

rear tyre valve securing nut loose and valve cap missing.

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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E481 LST is a 1991 BMW K Series in Beige with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 55,372 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E481 LST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E481 LST registered?

E481 LST is a 1991 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is E481 LST safe to buy?

The MOT history for E481 LST shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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