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G309 VFU

1990 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG309 VFU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,850 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,134 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

n/s front brake disc rusty

o/s front brake disc rusty

rear brake disc rusty

rear shock absorber rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2008 78,134 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front brake disc rusty

o/s front brake disc rusty

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,773 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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G309 VFU is a 1990 BMW K Series in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G309 VFU, 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 G309 VFU registered?

G309 VFU is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is G309 VFU safe to buy?

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