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F287 RJB

1989 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,800 mi
Last recorded37,800 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF287 RJB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 37,800 miles

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 37,779 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,831 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,927 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 35,927 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,717 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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F287 RJB is a 1989 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F287 RJB, 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 F287 RJB registered?

F287 RJB is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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