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F124 RUU

1989 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,991 mi
Last recorded185,991 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 RUU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 185,991 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 182,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 175,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 168,319 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 168,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 162,426 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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F124 RUU is a 1989 BMW K Series in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F124 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F124 RUU?

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What year was F124 RUU registered?

F124 RUU is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F124 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F124 RUU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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