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K235 YJB

1993 BMW K Series

Brown Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,873 mi
Last recorded58,873 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW K Series53,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK235 YJB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 58,873 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyre has slight age cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2025 58,793 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,305 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,657 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 77,638 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,103 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,990 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 74,957 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012
Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,682 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,817 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2011 73,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,726 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 56,212 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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K235 YJB is a 1993 BMW K Series in Brown with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K235 YJB, 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 K235 YJB registered?

K235 YJB is a 1993 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K235 YJB safe to buy?

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