MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
small amount of play in rear wheel bearing
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
small amount of play in rear wheel bearing
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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R288 GBE is a 1998 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R288 GBE, 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 R288 GBE registered?
R288 GBE is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R288 GBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R288 GBE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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