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H130 FAV

1991 BMW K Series

White Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,828 mi
Last recorded53,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW K Series55,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH130 FAV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 53,828 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,826 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,220 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 46,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,285 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 36,276 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,276 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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H130 FAV is a 1991 BMW K Series in White with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 55,372 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 H130 FAV, 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 35 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 H130 FAV registered?

H130 FAV is a 1991 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 January 1991.

Is H130 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H130 FAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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