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G273 FVW

1998 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 FVW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,026 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 13,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,918 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 12,907 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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G273 FVW is a 1998 BMW K Series in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 35,983 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 G273 FVW, 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 28 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G273 FVW registered?

G273 FVW is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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