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G576 WPU

1989 BMW K1

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,677 mi
Last recorded33,677 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW K131,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG576 WPU
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,677 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,638 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 33,638 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,563 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 33,334 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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G576 WPU is a 1989 BMW K1 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 31,752 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 K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G576 WPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G576 WPU?

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What year was G576 WPU registered?

G576 WPU is a 1989 BMW K1, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is G576 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G576 WPU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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