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E220 MUC

1988 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,846 mi
Last recorded25,846 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW K Series53,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE220 MUC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 25,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 25,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,244 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 24,213 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left grip (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 23,326 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 21,324 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 19,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 18,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 16,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 14,975 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 13,348 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 10,991 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 10,991 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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E220 MUC is a 1988 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 E220 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 E220 MUC registered?

E220 MUC is a 1988 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E220 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E220 MUC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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