MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,395 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
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)
slight wear in front disc buttons
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))
Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is H228 JLJ safe to buy?
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