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G558 CAN

1990 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 CAN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 94,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight pattern weak

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight pattern weak

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight pattern weak

Fail 4 Oct 2022 94,603 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front pads wearing tappered

headlight pattern weak

tyres unevenly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tyre unevenly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,124 miles

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

rear brake travel

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,263 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 78,246 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

abs warning light staying on

Pass 30 Mar 2007 78,144 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 76,289 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 76,275 miles

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

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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G558 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G558 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 G558 CAN registered?

G558 CAN is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 1990.

Is G558 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G558 CAN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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