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K591 LOU

1992 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

20,248 mi
Last recorded20,248 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK591 LOU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 20,248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 1,167 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively close to limit (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 511 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 511 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 273 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak front left

Fail 2 Mar 2023 273 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

slight oil leak front left

Pass 24 Mar 2022 208 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside slight engine oil leak

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside slight engine oil leak

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 64 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 80,988 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 80,911 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 80,911 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,091 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 80,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,537 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 66,128 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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K591 LOU is a 1992 BMW K Series in Silver with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K591 LOU, 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 K591 LOU registered?

K591 LOU is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is K591 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K591 LOU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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