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1990 BMW K Series 1.0L Petrol · H498 DRN

H498 DRN

1990 BMW K Series (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18/08/1990. Recorded mileage 29,440 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
980cc

H498 DRN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
  • 29,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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H498 DRN Mileage History

  1. 29/09/202128,445 mi
  2. 10/11/202228,875 mi+430 mi
  3. 07/03/202429,434 mi+559 mi
  4. 10/04/202529,440 mi+6 mi
  5. 10/04/202529,440 mi

Average of roughly 282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H498 DRN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW K Series (H498 DRN) between September 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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