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E343 FRN

1988 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,072 mi
Last recorded50,072 miles
Recorded on3 May 2021
Typical for 1988 BMW K Series53,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 FRN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2021 50,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,434 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 49,419 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 49,388 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,810 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 47,810 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 47,131 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,786 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 46,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 45,245 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 45,245 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 44,137 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 44,137 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 May 2009 43,413 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 43,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,410 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 42,173 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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E343 FRN is a 1988 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E343 FRN, 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 E343 FRN registered?

E343 FRN is a 1988 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E343 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E343 FRN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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