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H829 HJN

1990 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,582 mi
Last recorded127,582 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 HJN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 126,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 126,505 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 125,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 123,002 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 118,755 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 118,755 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 113,933 miles

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

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

handlebar fouling fairing on full lock both ways

Pass 15 Jun 2007 108,580 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 102,751 miles

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

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

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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H829 HJN is a 1990 BMW K Series in Grey with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H829 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.

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What year was H829 HJN registered?

H829 HJN is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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