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K175 BND

1993 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,759 mi
Last recorded59,759 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW K Series53,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK175 BND
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,759 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 58,295 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 58,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,192 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,652 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,639 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,849 miles

sump weaping oil

transmission shaft bolt weaping oil

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,453 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,092 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,418 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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K175 BND is a 1993 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 53,718 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 K175 BND, 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 33 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K175 BND registered?

K175 BND is a 1993 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 June 1993.

Is K175 BND safe to buy?

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