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F704 VEL

1989 BMW K100

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,374 mi
Last recorded61,374 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW K10035,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF704 VEL
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,374 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,569 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,316 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,289 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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F704 VEL is a 1989 BMW K100 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 35,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F704 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F704 VEL registered?

F704 VEL is a 1989 BMW K100, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F704 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F704 VEL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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