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G125 VJO

1990 BMW K1

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,254 mi
Last recorded72,254 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K132,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 VJO
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 72,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 68,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 65,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 64,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 61,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 58,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,819 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim flat spot in rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,640 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,492 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,074 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,636 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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G125 VJO is a 1990 BMW K1 in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 32,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G125 VJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G125 VJO registered?

G125 VJO is a 1990 BMW K1, first registered on 5 February 1990.

Is G125 VJO safe to buy?

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