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G386 VPK

1990 BMW K Series

White Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,765 mi
Last recorded97,765 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 VPK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,765 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 97,762 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,560 miles

Nearside front indicator lens damaged.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 97,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside front indicator lens damaged.

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

Rear mudguard loose

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,020 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

belly pan loose offside

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,760 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,813 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,180 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 91,751 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 91,665 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 91,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 90,970 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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G386 VPK is a 1990 BMW K Series in White with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G386 VPK, 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 G386 VPK registered?

G386 VPK is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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