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R391 PJH

1998 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,090 mi
Last recorded34,090 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 PJH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 34,090 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,600 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play possibly rear pivot (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 16 Aug 2016 33,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,565 miles

raer foot brake has long travel

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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R391 PJH is a 1998 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 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 R391 PJH, 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 R391 PJH registered?

R391 PJH is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R391 PJH 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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