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B7 SFM

1992 BMW K1

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,532 mi
Last recorded24,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW K126,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SFM
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 24,532 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 24,526 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 24,520 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 24,457 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 24,452 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated By leaking fork seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated By leaking fork seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 May 2022 23,983 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2021 23,894 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 May 2021 23,894 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated covered in oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 May 2020 23,882 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Front abs light on does not affect brake performance

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Rear abs light on does not affect brake performance

Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,876 miles

ABS light on does not affect brake performance

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,814 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,630 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,624 miles

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

Front tubeless valve starting to perish

Rear tubeless valve starting to perish

Fail 13 Apr 2016 23,624 miles

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

Front tubeless valve starting to perish

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear tubeless valve starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,613 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,516 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 23,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 23,478 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 23,362 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 23,356 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,345 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 23,345 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 22,697 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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B7 SFM is a 1992 BMW K1 in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 26,695 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 K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 SFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B7 SFM registered?

B7 SFM is a 1992 BMW K1, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is B7 SFM safe to buy?

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