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J240 XAJ

2003 BMW K1

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,992 mi
Last recorded29,992 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 XAJ
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 29,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,828 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 29,828 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 28,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 26,532 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 25,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,550 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 25,550 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 45,314 miles

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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J240 XAJ is a 2003 BMW K1 in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J240 XAJ, 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 23 years old, this BMW K1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J240 XAJ registered?

J240 XAJ is a 2003 BMW K1, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is J240 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J240 XAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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