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F22 JWL

1989 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 JWL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 85,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,504 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 83,694 miles

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES OFTEN- front was 10 psi and rear was 12 psi now rectified

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 82,246 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 82,225 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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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F22 JWL is a 1989 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,000cc 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 F22 JWL, 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 F22 JWL registered?

F22 JWL is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 February 1989.

Is F22 JWL safe to buy?

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