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G428 DMO

1990 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,448 mi
Last recorded70,448 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG428 DMO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,448 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 70,448 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 70,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,058 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,037 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,704 miles

Rear Lower Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,399 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,823 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,955 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,052 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,012 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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G428 DMO is a 1990 BMW K Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G428 DMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G428 DMO?

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What year was G428 DMO registered?

G428 DMO is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 July 1990.

Is G428 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G428 DMO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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