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H3 DAW

1993 BMW K1

Yellow Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,675 mi
Last recorded37,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW K136,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 DAW
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,675 miles

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 37,775 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 37,673 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,120 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,288 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 32,288 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,256 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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H3 DAW is a 1993 BMW K1 in Yellow with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,556 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 H3 DAW, 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 33 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 H3 DAW?

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What year was H3 DAW registered?

H3 DAW is a 1993 BMW K1, first registered on 21 July 1993.

Is H3 DAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 DAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H3 DAW have outstanding finance?

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