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J998 DHM

1992 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,524 mi
Last recorded94,524 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW K Series50,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 DHM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 94,524 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 8 Mar 2024 94,524 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 16 Feb 2024 94,523 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative Switch broken off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil leak dripping all the time

Pass 25 May 2022 89,100 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 89,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working Front Brake , Brake Light Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2020 87,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,872 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,948 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 81,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 81,929 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,835 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,644 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,958 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,958 miles

abs warning light staying on

Fail 17 Jul 2009 78,958 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

abs warning light staying on

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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J998 DHM is a 1992 BMW K Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 50,846 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 J998 DHM, 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 34 years old, this BMW K Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J998 DHM registered?

J998 DHM is a 1992 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J998 DHM safe to buy?

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