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J480 RWL

1992 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,550 mi
Last recorded38,550 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 RWL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,550 miles

ABS lights on

Belly pan insecure

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

Hazard lights inop

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,515 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 34,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,436 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,959 miles

Offside Front 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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J480 RWL is a 1992 BMW K Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J480 RWL, 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 J480 RWL registered?

J480 RWL is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 July 1992.

Is J480 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J480 RWL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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