MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Upper handlebar mounting rubbers show looseness . fixing bolts are solid.
Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Outer Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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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R27 NMW is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R27 NMW, 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 R27 NMW registered?
R27 NMW is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R27 NMW safe to buy?
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