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H266 FJB

1990 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,944 mi
Last recorded38,944 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH266 FJB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,944 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,901 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,859 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 36,505 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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H266 FJB is a 1990 BMW K Series in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H266 FJB, 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 H266 FJB registered?

H266 FJB is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H266 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H266 FJB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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