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J468 BHL

1992 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,251 mi
Last recorded68,251 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ468 BHL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,251 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,098 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 60,098 miles

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2015 60,087 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,880 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

number plate slightly damage,but still readable

Fail 15 Mar 2014 54,877 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

number plate slightly damage,but still readable

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,525 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,241 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 48,361 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2010 45,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 44,185 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 44,033 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 42,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,573 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,330 miles

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

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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J468 BHL is a 1992 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J468 BHL, 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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J468 BHL is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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