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E117 MUC

1988 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,664 mi
Last recorded64,664 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW K Series53,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 MUC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,664 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 63,645 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 63,116 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,167 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,939 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 61,939 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,302 miles

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

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

Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 58,264 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general framework corrosion! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,930 miles

Nearside advise sidecar wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,441 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded advise brake pipe union corrosion (both) (3.2.B2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded advise general frame corrosion (6.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering linkage has slight free play advise steering damper conecting linkage rose joint play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 54,971 miles

Nearside Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 26 May 2015 53,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 52,161 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 49,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,003 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 42,456 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 42,456 miles

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

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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E117 MUC is a 1988 BMW K Series in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E117 MUC, 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.

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What year was E117 MUC registered?

E117 MUC is a 1988 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 July 1988.

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