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H236 JNE

1990 BMW K1

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,833 mi
Last recorded18,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K132,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 JNE
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 18,833 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 18,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 18,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 18,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 17,766 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 17,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 17,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 17,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,766 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,550 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 16,546 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,308 miles

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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H236 JNE is a 1990 BMW K1 in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H236 JNE, 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

How do I check the history of H236 JNE?

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What year was H236 JNE registered?

H236 JNE is a 1990 BMW K1, first registered on 13 September 1990.

Is H236 JNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H236 JNE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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