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JAZ 5228

1990 BMW K1

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,078 mi
Last recorded16,078 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW K132,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 5228
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 16,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 15,871 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 15,841 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 15,331 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 15,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2008 15,312 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,259 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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JAZ 5228 is a 1990 BMW K1 in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 32,909 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 JAZ 5228, 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 36 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAZ 5228?

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What year was JAZ 5228 registered?

JAZ 5228 is a 1990 BMW K1, first registered on 21 June 1990.

Is JAZ 5228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 5228 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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