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G145 CKV

1990 BMW K1

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,670 mi
Last recorded34,670 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW K132,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 CKV
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 34,670 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 34,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 33,940 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 31,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 28,697 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 28,250 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,880 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Jun 2009 24,880 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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G145 CKV is a 1990 BMW K1 in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G145 CKV, 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.

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What year was G145 CKV registered?

G145 CKV is a 1990 BMW K1, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G145 CKV safe to buy?

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