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Q237PAG

1989 BMW K100

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,453 mi
Last recorded123,453 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW K10035,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ237PAG
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,453 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 123,453 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 123,298 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 123,298 miles

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

front brakes corroded

handbrake cable thin

hub to upright no locking nuts

suspension arms have no nuts on rose joints

water leak

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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Q237PAG is a 1989 BMW K100 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q237PAG, 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 Q237PAG registered?

Q237PAG is a 1989 BMW K100, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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