MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
slight play at rear wheel trunnion bearing
slight surface corrosion on front brake pads left and right
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight binding at rear brake
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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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R309 LFX is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R309 LFX, 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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How do I check the history of R309 LFX?
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What year was R309 LFX registered?
R309 LFX is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is R309 LFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R309 LFX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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