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F209 SPH

1989 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,269 mi
Last recorded45,269 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 SPH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,224 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 17 May 2008 44,817 miles

Side car wheel attachment bush has slight play

Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2007 44,451 miles

Slight play in side car wheel suspension unit.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 44,277 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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F209 SPH is a 1989 BMW K Series in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F209 SPH, 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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What year was F209 SPH registered?

F209 SPH is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 July 1989.

Is F209 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F209 SPH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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