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H823 HJN

1990 BMW K Series

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

422 mi
Last recorded422 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH823 HJN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 164 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 92,962 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering belly pan (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 May 2017 92,962 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering belly pan (2.1.2e)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2016 89,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,476 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,684 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 80,679 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,045 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,755 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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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H823 HJN is a 1990 BMW K Series in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H823 HJN, 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 H823 HJN registered?

H823 HJN is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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