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G121 DPE

1990 BMW K Series

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,154 mi
Last recorded32,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 DPE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,154 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,154 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,372 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,691 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 27,691 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 22,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 22,466 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,258 miles

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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G121 DPE is a 1990 BMW K Series in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 51,838 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 G121 DPE, 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 36 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 G121 DPE registered?

G121 DPE is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 April 1990.

Is G121 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G121 DPE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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