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P777 JRE

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,383 mi
Last recorded32,383 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 JRE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 32,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 32,381 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 32,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 32,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 32,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,217 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,217 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,217 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,217 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 30,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 26,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,048 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 25,976 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,334 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,009 miles

Both sets of front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,333 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,951 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 17,613 miles

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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P777 JRE is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P777 JRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P777 JRE registered?

P777 JRE is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P777 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P777 JRE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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