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F354 HWB

1989 BMW K Series

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,549 mi
Last recorded81,549 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW K Series54,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF354 HWB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,549 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,688 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,648 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,752 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,569 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,461 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,461 miles

Inner Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,839 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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F354 HWB is a 1989 BMW K Series in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F354 HWB, 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

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What year was F354 HWB registered?

F354 HWB is a 1989 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is F354 HWB safe to buy?

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