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J169 YAK

1992 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

1,078 mi
Last recorded1,078 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 YAK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 1,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 3,880 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 5 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 84,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,781 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 84,781 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,612 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,722 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 83,722 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 83,326 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2011 81,497 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 75,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 74,467 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 73,224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 70,045 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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J169 YAK is a 1992 BMW K Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J169 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 J169 YAK registered?

J169 YAK is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J169 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J169 YAK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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