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G132 VJO

1990 BMW K1

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,850 mi
Last recorded32,850 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW K132,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 VJO
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 32,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,813 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 32,813 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 32,581 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,496 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 32,496 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,197 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 32,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 31,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,415 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 31,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,688 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,469 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,970 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 29,885 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,888 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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G132 VJO is a 1990 BMW K1 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 32,909 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 K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G132 VJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G132 VJO registered?

G132 VJO is a 1990 BMW K1, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G132 VJO safe to buy?

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