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G556 CAN

1990 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

27,523 mi
Last recorded27,523 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 CAN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,523 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,492 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 27,473 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,982 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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G556 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G556 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 G556 CAN registered?

G556 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 1990.

Is G556 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G556 CAN shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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