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H8 CHY

1990 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,964 mi
Last recorded49,964 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 CHY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,964 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,964 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,389 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,500 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 47,500 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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H8 CHY is a 1990 BMW K Series in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H8 CHY, 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 H8 CHY registered?

H8 CHY is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H8 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 CHY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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