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J168 YAK

1992 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,654 mi
Last recorded54,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 YAK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,654 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 52,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 51,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,726 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,858 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,676 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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J168 YAK is a 1992 BMW K Series in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J168 YAK, 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 J168 YAK registered?

J168 YAK is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J168 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J168 YAK 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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