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G874 DPK

1990 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,642 mi
Last recorded44,642 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG874 DPK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 44,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 43,117 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 36,874 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 36,853 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 35,834 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 35,834 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,747 miles

aluminium brake pedal slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,493 miles

slight marking on offside front disc

Fail 26 Jul 2013 35,493 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 33,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 31,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,489 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,849 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,463 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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G874 DPK is a 1990 BMW K Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G874 DPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G874 DPK registered?

G874 DPK is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G874 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G874 DPK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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