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G27 WOW

1990 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,238 mi
Last recorded18,238 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 WOW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 18,238 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 18,238 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 16,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 16,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 15,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 12,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 11,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 11,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,320 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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G27 WOW is a 1990 BMW K Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G27 WOW, 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 G27 WOW registered?

G27 WOW is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G27 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G27 WOW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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