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K100 RCH

1992 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,832 mi
Last recorded65,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 RCH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,832 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 65,823 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,622 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 65,611 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 65,440 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 65,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 64,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,221 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 63,146 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Unable to See Rear Brake Pads Clearly to check them.

Pass 16 May 2013 62,341 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 62,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,919 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,899 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 60,573 miles

Tyre Pressures Need Checking.

Fail 29 May 2010 60,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,848 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,277 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 50,847 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 50,847 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Dec 2005 42,420 miles

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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K100 RCH is a 1992 BMW K Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K100 RCH, 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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What year was K100 RCH registered?

K100 RCH is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K100 RCH safe to buy?

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