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H588 KCS

1991 BMW K Series

White Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,314 mi
Last recorded67,314 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW K Series55,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 KCS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,314 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,498 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,630 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,148 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2005 60,745 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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H588 KCS is a 1991 BMW K Series in White with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H588 KCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H588 KCS registered?

H588 KCS is a 1991 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 March 1991.

Is H588 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H588 KCS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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