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G741 NUA

1990 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 NUA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021

Both front & rear light masked over. Carried out daytime MOT

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018

No Lights Fitted At Time Of Test

Pass 12 Apr 2017

No Lights Fitted at Time of Test

Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,111 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn Slightly corroded. (3.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 30,609 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

iner ABS mount worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,423 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 9,277 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

outer mirror damaged

panels resticted view to test

Pass 8 May 2012 626 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,350 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 15,350 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,348 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 15,348 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 15,347 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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G741 NUA is a 1990 BMW K Series in Grey with a 980cc 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 G741 NUA, 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 G741 NUA registered?

G741 NUA is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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