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G549 YWL

1990 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,602 mi
Last recorded52,602 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG549 YWL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 52,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 52,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 52,004 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 50,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 49,003 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,692 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 43,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 43,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,511 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 41,361 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 41,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,445 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,786 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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G549 YWL is a 1990 BMW K Series in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G549 YWL, 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 G549 YWL registered?

G549 YWL is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G549 YWL safe to buy?

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