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F350 MWL

1989 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25 mi
Last recorded25 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF350 MWL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 25 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 24 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front front tyre cracking

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019

Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018
Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 45,516 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 45,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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F350 MWL is a 1989 BMW K Series in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F350 MWL, 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 F350 MWL registered?

F350 MWL is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F350 MWL safe to buy?

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