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G557 CAN

1990 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,253 mi
Last recorded49,253 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 CAN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 49,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,657 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 46,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,288 miles

Unable to inspect front fork seals due to fitted gaitors

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,091 miles

gators fitted to front forks cannot inspect oil seals

nearside footrest .rubber tied on with string

Fail 31 May 2012 40,078 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

front fork can not be inspected due to gaiter being fitted

nearside footrest is tied on with a piece of string

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,421 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,177 miles

Front ABS lead chaffed and fraying

Front Brake discs Rivets have slight free play.

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,106 miles

slight play in front brake disc rivets

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,619 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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G557 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G557 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 G557 CAN registered?

G557 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 1990.

Is G557 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G557 CAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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