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F266 XFX

1989 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,953 mi
Last recorded84,953 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF266 XFX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2009 84,953 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

O/S headlamp not connected.

Pilot lamp not fitted.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 84,953 miles

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

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

O/S headlamp not connected.

Pilot lamp not fitted.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,330 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 83,327 miles

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front position lamp not fitted.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 81,907 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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F266 XFX 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 60%.

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 F266 XFX, 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 F266 XFX registered?

F266 XFX is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F266 XFX safe to buy?

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