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M260 SSX

1994 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,795 mi
Last recorded51,795 miles
Recorded on25 May 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW K Series51,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 SSX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2020 51,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 51,761 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 51,759 miles

Brake disc contaminated L/H/F contaminated with fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Top end of front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) contaminated L/H/F contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R & L fork seals - oil on tyre (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear end of rear hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper rear section of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,731 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 51,714 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,567 miles

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

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,466 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 48,452 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,973 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 45,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

nearside mirror loose

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 40,596 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 40,576 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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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M260 SSX is a 1994 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 51,950 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 M260 SSX, 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 32 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M260 SSX registered?

M260 SSX is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 September 1994.

Is M260 SSX safe to buy?

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