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H830 SRS

1990 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,151 mi
Last recorded53,151 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH830 SRS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 53,151 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 53,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 52,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 51,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,043 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 48,944 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,864 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 43,694 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,694 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 42,961 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,042 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,042 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,052 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 29,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 27,857 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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H830 SRS is a 1990 BMW K Series in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H830 SRS, 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 H830 SRS registered?

H830 SRS is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H830 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H830 SRS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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