MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Sidecar wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Nearside Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Rear Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)
Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Nearside Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Sidecar wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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E259 LOW is a 1988 BMW K Series in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 E259 LOW, 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 E259 LOW registered?
E259 LOW is a 1988 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 February 1988.
Is E259 LOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E259 LOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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