CarVerify

Free Car Check

K1 BMU

1993 BMW K1

Black Petrol 980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,508 mi
Last recorded21,508 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW K136,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 BMU
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 21,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 21,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 21,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 20,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 20,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,036 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 18,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 16,941 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 15,464 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

abs light is staying on.

Pass 10 May 2008 15,311 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 14,255 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
Full BMW K1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K1 BMU is a 1993 BMW K1 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K1 BMU, 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 33 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 K1 BMU?

You can check the full history of K1 BMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K1 BMU registered?

K1 BMU is a 1993 BMW K1, first registered on 11 February 1993.

Is K1 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 BMU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K1 BMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K1 BMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.