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K403 PVL

1992 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK403 PVL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,185 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 93,185 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,382 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,986 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 87,985 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake lever pulls in to handlebars

Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,002 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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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K403 PVL is a 1992 BMW K Series in White with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K403 PVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K403 PVL registered?

K403 PVL is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is K403 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K403 PVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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