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J111 JPS

1992 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,444 mi
Last recorded47,444 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 JPS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 47,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 45,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,969 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,887 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 39,885 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,191 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 32,156 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,387 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,524 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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J111 JPS is a 1992 BMW K Series in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 50,846 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 J111 JPS, 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 34 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 J111 JPS registered?

J111 JPS is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 March 1992.

Is J111 JPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 JPS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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