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M578 HPK

1994 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,802 mi
Last recorded75,802 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW K Series51,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 HPK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,802 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 75,759 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Handlebar mounting insecure Rubber mounts worn out. Excessive play. (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 74,946 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 74,946 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,344 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 72,344 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 71,460 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 69,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 67,946 miles

Front BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Fail 19 May 2017 67,946 miles

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

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

Front BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,364 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 64,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 63,694 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 63,694 miles

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

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

front n/s beake pads close to wear limit.

Pass 7 May 2013 62,657 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,454 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 31 May 2012 62,423 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,025 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 55,632 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 55,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 52,557 miles

ABS lights constantly flashing

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 48,204 miles

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

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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M578 HPK is a 1994 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M578 HPK, 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 M578 HPK registered?

M578 HPK is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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