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L100 GKG

1993 BMW K1

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,320 mi
Last recorded27,320 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW K136,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 GKG
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,320 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,319 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 26,871 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 25,323 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 5 May 2016 24,150 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 23,334 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 23,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,270 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 22,751 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,224 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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L100 GKG is a 1993 BMW K1 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1993 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,556 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 K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L100 GKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L100 GKG registered?

L100 GKG is a 1993 BMW K1, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L100 GKG safe to buy?

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