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H764 RKU

1990 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,754 mi
Last recorded142,754 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH764 RKU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,754 miles

n/s/f footrest rubber worn

Fail 18 Jun 2018 142,750 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f footrest rubber worn

Fail 2 May 2018 142,459 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front foot rest rubber worn

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

Pass 16 May 2017 137,429 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 132,174 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front 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 shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 132,153 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,264 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,869 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,565 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 111,565 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,495 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 102,495 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,101 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 90,464 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,464 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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H764 RKU is a 1990 BMW K Series in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H764 RKU, 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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H764 RKU is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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