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K245 SSJ

1993 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,163 mi
Last recorded79,163 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW K Series53,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK245 SSJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 79,163 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock hitting brake hose (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

some rusty on frame

wiring poor

Fail 3 Jul 2025 79,164 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,897 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 78,015 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 76,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 74,757 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Minor oil leak from rear drive

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear diff linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 74,074 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Minor oil leak from rear drive

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear diff linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,619 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 69,600 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,477 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,917 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,259 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,259 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,412 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 49,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 45,769 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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K245 SSJ is a 1993 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K245 SSJ, 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 K245 SSJ registered?

K245 SSJ is a 1993 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 January 1993.

Is K245 SSJ safe to buy?

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