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K10 OBM

1992 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,527 mi
Last recorded32,527 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 32,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 32,078 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 32,068 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

N/S indicators flashing fast

Pass 2 Feb 2024 32,063 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All nearside indicators flashing too fast. (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in sidecar suspension bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 32,063 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All nearside indicators flashing too fast. (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in sidecar suspension bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 31,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 31,205 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 31,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidecar (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 31,066 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested disc loose, disc missing securing bolts could possibly break loose under test conditions causing damage or injury (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure 3 bolts missing which hold disc on (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected brake pedal has to much travel (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity reduced lights flash at different rates and side car bulb is a lower intensity (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside radial arm has play in it

Nearside sidecar wheel bearing has slight play in it

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

throttle does not return properly. when released

Front tyre pressure is low and incorrect

Pass 3 Jul 2019 30,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 30,810 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,651 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,586 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 28,569 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 28,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,075 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,623 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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K10 OBM is a 1992 BMW K Series in Silver with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K10 OBM, 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 K10 OBM registered?

K10 OBM is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is K10 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K10 OBM shows 21 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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