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H993 TYA

1990 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,891 mi
Last recorded51,891 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW K Series51,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH993 TYA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 51,891 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 49,928 miles

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

throttle slightly sticky

Pass 6 Mar 2024 48,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 47,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 46,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 46,096 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 41,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,761 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 37,465 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,735 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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H993 TYA is a 1990 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H993 TYA, 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 H993 TYA?

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What year was H993 TYA registered?

H993 TYA is a 1990 BMW K Series, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H993 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H993 TYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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