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G237 EWC

1990 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,365 mi
Last recorded39,365 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 EWC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,338 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,650 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 35,650 miles

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

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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G237 EWC is a 1990 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G237 EWC, 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 G237 EWC registered?

G237 EWC is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G237 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G237 EWC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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