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G698 SWL

1990 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG698 SWL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 127,482 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 127,482 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm close to limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,354 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,196 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 123,196 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed tyre side wall split, cord exposed. (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 117,184 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear tyre perrished.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 113,781 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 109,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 101,190 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 101,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2009 94,893 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 94,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 88,425 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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G698 SWL is a 1990 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G698 SWL, 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 G698 SWL registered?

G698 SWL is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G698 SWL safe to buy?

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