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J356 TRX

1992 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,254 mi
Last recorded74,254 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ356 TRX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,254 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 74,254 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,797 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,182 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,165 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2012 69,807 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 68,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 63,950 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 63,945 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 16 May 2009 61,056 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Pass 16 May 2009 61,056 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,644 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,644 miles

Nearside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,364 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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J356 TRX is a 1992 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J356 TRX, 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.

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What year was J356 TRX registered?

J356 TRX is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J356 TRX safe to buy?

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