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G532 CAN

1990 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,403 mi
Last recorded80,403 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG532 CAN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 80,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,908 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,675 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,675 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,968 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,968 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,681 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,651 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,452 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 77,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,537 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,136 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,238 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,380 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,380 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,158 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,332 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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G532 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G532 CAN, 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 G532 CAN registered?

G532 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G532 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G532 CAN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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