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F279 NPD

1989 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,613 mi
Last recorded78,613 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF279 NPD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 78,613 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 78,358 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 78,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 77,932 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated sidecar (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,250 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,520 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,509 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 75,492 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,777 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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F279 NPD is a 1989 BMW K Series in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F279 NPD, 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 F279 NPD registered?

F279 NPD is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F279 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F279 NPD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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