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T188 ECK

1999 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,545 mi
Last recorded79,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 ECK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,545 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,652 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,552 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,306 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,143 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 73,119 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,675 miles

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 68,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,885 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 30 May 2013 62,070 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 28 May 2013 62,009 miles

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

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

Offside Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 54,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 51,319 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,123 miles

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

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 Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 43,919 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Fail 1 May 2009 43,919 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,368 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,834 miles

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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T188 ECK is a 1999 BMW K Series in White with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 T188 ECK, 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 27 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T188 ECK is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T188 ECK safe to buy?

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