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G139 KWJ

1989 BMW K1

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,836 mi
Last recorded25,836 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW K131,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG139 KWJ
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 25,836 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 25,506 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,813 miles

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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G139 KWJ is a 1989 BMW K1 in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 31,752 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 G139 KWJ, 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 37 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G139 KWJ?

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What year was G139 KWJ registered?

G139 KWJ is a 1989 BMW K1, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G139 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G139 KWJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G139 KWJ have outstanding finance?

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