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G952 RRR

1990 BMW K1

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,753 mi
Last recorded54,753 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K132,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG952 RRR
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 54,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 53,993 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 53,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,500 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 51,458 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,118 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 47,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,939 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,094 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 44,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,754 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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G952 RRR is a 1990 BMW K1 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 32,909 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 G952 RRR, 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 36 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G952 RRR registered?

G952 RRR is a 1990 BMW K1, first registered on 24 March 1990.

Is G952 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G952 RRR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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