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E353 OJT

1988 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,875 mi
Last recorded113,875 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 BMW K Series53,221 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 OJT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 113,875 miles

front and sidecar tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2013 113,871 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Sidecar direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Battery insecure.

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)

Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 113,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 112,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 111,584 miles

Inner Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2009 110,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 109,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 109,088 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 109,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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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E353 OJT is a 1988 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E353 OJT, 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 E353 OJT registered?

E353 OJT is a 1988 BMW K Series, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is E353 OJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E353 OJT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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