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E290 OFU

1987 BMW K100

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,382 mi
Last recorded101,382 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1987 BMW K10050,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 OFU
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 101,382 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 101,382 miles

Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2019 101,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,932 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play and slightly noisey (2.3.5b)

front and rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,054 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,146 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre,cracks on side walls.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,581 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 81,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,757 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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E290 OFU is a 1987 BMW K100 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1987 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 50,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E290 OFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E290 OFU registered?

E290 OFU is a 1987 BMW K100, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is E290 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E290 OFU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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