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K315 PMR

1993 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,721 mi
Last recorded69,721 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW K Series53,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK315 PMR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,721 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 64,385 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 58,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,040 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 51,848 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 51,828 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,757 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 49,757 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

advised on wear in both front brake disc floating/securing pins

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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K315 PMR is a 1993 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K315 PMR, 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 K315 PMR registered?

K315 PMR is a 1993 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K315 PMR safe to buy?

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