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R142 JGF

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,306 mi
Last recorded36,306 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 JGF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 36,306 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 35,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 34,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,288 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 34,288 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,397 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 31,397 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

steering damper leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,569 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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R142 JGF is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R142 JGF, 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 R142 JGF registered?

R142 JGF is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R142 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 JGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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