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F51 NGS

1989 BMW K100

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,772 mi
Last recorded33,772 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW K10035,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 NGS
MakeBMW
ModelK100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 33,772 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 33,719 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 33,694 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2014 33,675 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 33,663 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 33,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,549 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,157 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,857 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,643 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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F51 NGS is a 1989 BMW K100 in Red 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 K100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 35,667 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 F51 NGS, 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 37 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 F51 NGS registered?

F51 NGS is a 1989 BMW K100, first registered on 18 March 1989.

Is F51 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F51 NGS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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