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G160 ALH

1990 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,554 mi
Last recorded77,554 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 ALH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,554 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 77,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,997 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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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G160 ALH is a 1990 BMW K Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G160 ALH, 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 G160 ALH registered?

G160 ALH is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 April 1990.

Is G160 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G160 ALH shows 4 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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