1988 BMW K Series 1.0L Petrol · F455 GAU
1988 BMW K Series (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1988. Recorded mileage 31,086 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 980cc
F455 GAU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 31,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F455 GAU Mileage History
- 07/10/202430,761 mi
- 16/10/202430,764 mi+3 mi
- 22/10/202531,086 mi+322 mi
Average of roughly 312 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F455 GAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW K Series (F455 GAU) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))”.
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