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J770 OGS

1991 BMW K1

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,882 mi
Last recorded59,882 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW K130,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ770 OGS
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 59,129 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 58,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,876 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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J770 OGS is a 1991 BMW K1 in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J770 OGS, 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 J770 OGS registered?

J770 OGS is a 1991 BMW K1, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J770 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J770 OGS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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