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G270 BBL

1990 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,649 mi
Last recorded51,649 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 BBL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,649 miles

Abs disconnected

Tyres perishing both

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Sidecar wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,429 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 38,429 miles

Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Mount loose (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 38,430 miles

Front Tyre perishing

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,430 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,430 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,430 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,422 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight play sidecar wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,419 miles

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

all three tyres perished

sidecar wheelbearing has slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2014 38,419 miles

Nearside Rear Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

all three tyres perished

sidecar wheelbearing has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2005 37,555 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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G270 BBL is a 1990 BMW K Series in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G270 BBL, 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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G270 BBL is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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