MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,857 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap drain blocked
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork slider (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Slight oil leak from front of engine
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7 bars of fluctuation on roller tester (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap drain blocked
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork slider (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Slight oil leak from front of engine
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
light misting of oil of front forks
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(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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R308 FBR is a 1997 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 R308 FBR, 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 29 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R308 FBR registered?
R308 FBR is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R308 FBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R308 FBR shows 15 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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