1991 BMW K Series 1.0L Petrol · J187 ORU
1991 BMW K Series (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 94,878 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2008.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J187 ORU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2007
- 94,878 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: Below Average
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J187 ORU Mileage History
- 27/07/200670,589 mi
- 13/09/200794,872 mi+24,283 mi
- 28/09/200794,878 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 20,738 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
J187 ORU 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 1991 BMW K Series (J187 ORU) between July 2006 and September 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2007 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), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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: “Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))”; “Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)”; “Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)”.
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