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G605 KEW

1989 BMW K100

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,048 mi
Last recorded26,048 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW K10035,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 KEW
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,044 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 25,941 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,655 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,441 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 23,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,105 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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G605 KEW is a 1989 BMW K100 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 35,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G605 KEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G605 KEW registered?

G605 KEW is a 1989 BMW K100, first registered on 11 August 1989.

Is G605 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G605 KEW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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