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G442 YJO

1990 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,267 mi
Last recorded57,267 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 YJO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 57,267 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in rear swinging arm bearing

Fail 30 May 2022 57,248 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

slight play in rear swinging arm bearing

Pass 12 May 2020 56,544 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 56,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 53,865 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 53,860 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 53,853 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,819 miles

rear passanger foot rests missing but customer states he does not carry passangers .due to his insurance statment .

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,520 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 52,514 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,548 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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G442 YJO is a 1990 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G442 YJO, 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 G442 YJO registered?

G442 YJO is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G442 YJO safe to buy?

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