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H913 XYL

1990 BMW K Series

White Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,293 mi
Last recorded25,293 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH913 XYL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 25,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 22,541 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 17,371 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,297 miles

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

abs light flashing.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,120 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 17,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,660 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 16,656 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2006 16,572 miles

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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H913 XYL is a 1990 BMW K Series in White with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H913 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

How do I check the history of H913 XYL?

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What year was H913 XYL registered?

H913 XYL is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is H913 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H913 XYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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