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E345 FRN

1988 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW K Series53,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 FRN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 43,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,118 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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E345 FRN is a 1988 BMW K Series in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E345 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E345 FRN?

You can check the full history of E345 FRN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E345 FRN registered?

E345 FRN is a 1988 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E345 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E345 FRN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E345 FRN have outstanding finance?

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