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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW K SERIESs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:89.25%
(The average a petrol BMW K SERIES year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:493 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment6
Registration plate issues5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released5
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)1
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation side lights do not illuminate at correct switch position (4.2.2 (a))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Sidecar structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Mount loose (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Outer Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))1
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and very distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Unable to check function due to brake lamp being permanently on (4.2.3 (b))1
All position lamps not working Tried changing fuse. Fuse blew again. Wiring fault. (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Stop lamp not working FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Brake disc insecure brake disc mounting rivets (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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