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K181 KOO

1992 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,892 mi
Last recorded65,892 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 KOO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,892 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 65,236 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,599 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 64,382 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,989 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 63,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,734 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 62,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,893 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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K181 KOO is a 1992 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 38,339 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K181 KOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 34 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K181 KOO registered?

K181 KOO is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K181 KOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K181 KOO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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