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G30 LWX

1990 BMW K Series

White Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,015 mi
Last recorded36,015 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 LWX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,010 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Tyre Perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,896 miles

Front Tyre some perishing in side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2015 34,866 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre some perishing in side wall

Pass 2 May 2013 34,357 miles

Centre stand not retracting fully.

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2013 34,357 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Centre stand not retracting fully.

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Throttle sticking open.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,059 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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G30 LWX is a 1990 BMW K Series in White with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G30 LWX, 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 G30 LWX registered?

G30 LWX is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G30 LWX safe to buy?

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