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F115 RUU

1989 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,967 mi
Last recorded38,967 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF115 RUU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,967 miles

Nearside Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 38,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose reservoir to mastercylinder (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 38,197 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

rear tyre has light cracking on side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,775 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 36,744 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 36,744 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 36,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,154 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,652 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,129 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 26,119 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,505 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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F115 RUU is a 1989 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 54,904 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 F115 RUU, 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 37 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F115 RUU is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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