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E274 OFU

1988 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,068 mi
Last recorded46,068 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW K Series53,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 OFU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 46,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,643 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 43,633 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Nov 2006 40,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,731 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 38,518 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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E274 OFU is a 1988 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E274 OFU, 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 E274 OFU?

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What year was E274 OFU registered?

E274 OFU is a 1988 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E274 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E274 OFU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E274 OFU have outstanding finance?

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