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F408 OYU

1988 BMW K100

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,932 mi
Last recorded28,932 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW K10045,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 OYU
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,359 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,348 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 20,176 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,176 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K100?

Based on 1,884 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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F408 OYU is a 1988 BMW K100 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 BMW K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 45,958 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 K100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F408 OYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K100 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this BMW K100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F408 OYU registered?

F408 OYU is a 1988 BMW K100, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F408 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F408 OYU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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