MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear tyre perishing around both walls
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear tyre perishing around both walls
NS bar heated grip wiring broken
NS handle bar grip loose
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E388 VWU is a 1988 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 E388 VWU, 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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How do I check the history of E388 VWU?
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What year was E388 VWU registered?
E388 VWU is a 1988 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 May 1988.
Is E388 VWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E388 VWU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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