MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
n/s under seat plastic side pannel slight insecure
rear tyre worn and squaring off
n/s under seat plastic side pannel slight insecure
rear tyre worn and squaring off
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
number plate light not working
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J40 MSA is a 1997 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1997 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 J40 MSA, 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 29 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J40 MSA registered?
J40 MSA is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is J40 MSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for J40 MSA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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