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J428 GGG

1991 BMW K1

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,782 mi
Last recorded28,782 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW K130,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 GGG
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 28,782 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 28,720 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 28,252 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 28,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 28,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,620 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,288 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 26,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,240 miles

front brake disc bobbins on both discs have movment

Pass 11 Apr 2009 25,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 25,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,906 miles

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

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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J428 GGG is a 1991 BMW K1 in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1991 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 30,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J428 GGG, 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 35 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J428 GGG registered?

J428 GGG is a 1991 BMW K1, first registered on 23 September 1991.

Is J428 GGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J428 GGG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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