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K221 VNA

1992 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,735 mi
Last recorded51,735 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK221 VNA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,735 miles

advise both tyres split and perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,438 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,392 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,778 miles

rear brake lever corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,556 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,509 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jan 2009 46,119 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 41,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,341 miles

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

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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K221 VNA is a 1992 BMW K Series in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K221 VNA, 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 K221 VNA registered?

K221 VNA is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 September 1992.

Is K221 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K221 VNA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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