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E100 JPK

1988 BMW K Series

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW K Series53,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 JPK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 86,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 84,935 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 83,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,175 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,173 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 May 2015 78,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 May 2014 76,078 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,698 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 May 2010 72,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 71,838 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 69,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,662 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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E100 JPK is a 1988 BMW K Series in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,221 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 E100 JPK, 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 38 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E100 JPK?

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What year was E100 JPK registered?

E100 JPK is a 1988 BMW K Series, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E100 JPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E100 JPK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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