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H910 XYL

1990 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,773 mi
Last recorded56,773 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH910 XYL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,773 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 56,764 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc insecure brake disc mounting rivets (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,920 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 52,917 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,819 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated under front wheel guard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front discs rivets worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 47,726 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated under front wheel guard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front discs rivets worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,752 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,910 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,719 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,061 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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H910 XYL is a 1990 BMW K Series in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H910 XYL, 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 H910 XYL registered?

H910 XYL is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H910 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H910 XYL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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