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R381 KFS

1999 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,202 mi
Last recorded64,202 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 KFS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,202 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,202 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 64,155 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,443 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,159 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

left hand handlebargrip have slight movement.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,414 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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R381 KFS is a 1999 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 R381 KFS, 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 27 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 R381 KFS?

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What year was R381 KFS registered?

R381 KFS is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is R381 KFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 KFS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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