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G541 CAN

1990 BMW K Series

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,328 mi
Last recorded37,328 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG541 CAN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 37,328 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake hose is detached from its top mounting in the plastic trims, but not deemed insecure

electrical wiring on rear suspension swing arm is slightly insecure and could chaff

Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,972 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 36,970 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,210 miles

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

Front front tyre is over 10 years old

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust has corrosion but not excessive

Rear rear shocks have some light corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear tyre is over 20 years old

Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,842 miles

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

Rear exhaust has some light corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear shock spring has some light corrosion but not to excess

Fail 21 Oct 2021 33,837 miles

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust has some light corrosion but not to excess

Rear rear shock spring has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 31 Oct 2020 33,222 miles

Rear exhaust has some light corrosion

Rear rear shocks have some light corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2020 33,215 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust has some light corrosion

Rear rear shocks have some light corrosion

tyres are 19 years old

Pass 19 Apr 2019 33,054 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 32,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,827 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,723 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 32,723 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,581 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,343 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,972 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,496 miles

Front shock aborbers - Unable to inspect NS or OS due to covers fitted. Damping feels sufficient and no leaks are visible outside of covers.

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,536 miles

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

front tyre starting too perish

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,423 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 28,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,483 miles

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

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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G541 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G541 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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G541 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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