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G166 CRX

1990 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,102 mi
Last recorded53,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 CRX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 52,841 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 52,736 miles

abs light on

front brake flexible pipes close to wheel and forks

Fail 24 May 2018 52,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

abs light on

front brake flexible pipes close to wheel and forks

Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,569 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,420 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 52,420 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,673 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 50,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,149 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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G166 CRX is a 1990 BMW K Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G166 CRX, 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 G166 CRX registered?

G166 CRX is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 1990.

Is G166 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G166 CRX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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