MOT Status
ValidMileage
58,127 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear tyre cut
small oil leak
Rear tyre cut
oil leak
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear tyre cut
oil leak
small oil leak
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
cracking to rear tyre
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C290 NJM is a 1985 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
Across all 1985 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 51,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C290 NJM, 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 41 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 C290 NJM registered?
C290 NJM is a 1985 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C290 NJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C290 NJM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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