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H952 HJH

1990 BMW K1

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,227 mi
Last recorded14,227 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1990 BMW K132,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH952 HJH
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 14,227 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 14,213 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,091 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 14,091 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,026 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 14,026 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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H952 HJH is a 1990 BMW K1 in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 32,909 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 K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H952 HJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H952 HJH registered?

H952 HJH is a 1990 BMW K1, first registered on 17 September 1990.

Is H952 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H952 HJH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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