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F120 LYJ

1989 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 LYJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 66,801 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,589 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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F120 LYJ is a 1989 BMW K Series in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F120 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F120 LYJ?

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What year was F120 LYJ registered?

F120 LYJ is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F120 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F120 LYJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F120 LYJ have outstanding finance?

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