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H228 JLJ

1990 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,395 mi
Last recorded45,395 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 JLJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,799 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,074 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 43,074 miles

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

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)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,988 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 35,988 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,463 miles

slight wear in front disc buttons

Pass 8 Nov 2008 28,821 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 28,792 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,042 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,644 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 20,639 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2005 17,681 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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H228 JLJ is a 1990 BMW K Series in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H228 JLJ, 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 H228 JLJ registered?

H228 JLJ is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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