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F331 EWR

1989 BMW K Series

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,972 mi
Last recorded76,972 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 EWR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,972 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 76,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 76,661 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,643 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 76,623 miles

abs warning light on

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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F331 EWR is a 1989 BMW K Series in White with a 998cc 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 F331 EWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F331 EWR?

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What year was F331 EWR registered?

F331 EWR is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F331 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F331 EWR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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