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F349 PYH

1989 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,863 mi
Last recorded74,863 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF349 PYH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 74,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,329 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 73,329 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 72,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,117 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 75,465 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,465 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 73,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 73,643 miles

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

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

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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F349 PYH is a 1989 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F349 PYH, 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 F349 PYH registered?

F349 PYH is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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