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G403 WBM

1990 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,225 mi
Last recorded44,225 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG403 WBM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 44,225 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 42,841 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

throttle stiff

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,155 miles

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ABS pump to caliper (3.2.B3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 42,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ABS pump to caliper (3.2.B3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,791 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 40,791 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 40,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,867 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 38,867 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 38,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,439 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,439 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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G403 WBM is a 1990 BMW K Series in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 51,838 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G403 WBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G403 WBM registered?

G403 WBM is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 January 1990.

Is G403 WBM safe to buy?

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