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G557 ENO

1990 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,081 mi
Last recorded100,081 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 ENO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 100,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 100,800 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and very distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,633 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 98,633 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 98,391 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2018 97,997 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 96,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2017 96,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 75,954 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 75,624 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

O/S Pillion grab rail insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2006 72,565 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 72,563 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 71,565 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 ENO is a 1990 BMW K Series in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ENO, 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 ENO registered?

G557 ENO is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 May 1990.

Is G557 ENO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G557 ENO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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