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G598 EHC

1990 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,521 mi
Last recorded7,521 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 EHC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 7,521 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 7,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 6,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 6,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 6,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 6,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2021 6,295 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 4,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 4,013 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect to small (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly stiff (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 577 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 84 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 84 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 12 May 2014 57,365 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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G598 EHC is a 1990 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G598 EHC, 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 G598 EHC registered?

G598 EHC is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 February 1990.

Is G598 EHC safe to buy?

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