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R215 FNM

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,161 mi
Last recorded41,161 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 FNM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,161 miles

front tyre out of shape

Fail 10 Sep 2015 41,160 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,720 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,027 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 38,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,958 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,444 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,906 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,172 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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R215 FNM is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R215 FNM, 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 R215 FNM registered?

R215 FNM is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R215 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 FNM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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