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G226 ARV

1990 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,980 mi
Last recorded29,980 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG226 ARV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 29,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 29,960 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 29,646 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 27,799 miles

SIDECAR FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,597 miles

Sidecar fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2015 25,176 miles

SIDECAR FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,316 miles

Sidecar fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,509 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,282 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,245 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,228 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 May 2009 20,219 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,023 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 17,366 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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G226 ARV is a 1990 BMW K Series in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G226 ARV, 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.

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What year was G226 ARV registered?

G226 ARV is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 1990.

Is G226 ARV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G226 ARV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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