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R395 PJH

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,932 mi
Last recorded89,932 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 PJH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,932 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened play in attatchment (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 89,932 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,912 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

brake hose ferrels on both front calipers corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 89,912 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Tyre fouling another component mudguard exstention (4.1.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

brake hose ferrels on both front calipers corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,060 miles

Offside Front Slight play in RH disc "Float Bobbins)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,002 miles

Front discs very loose on mountings.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 61,618 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 64,595 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 60,394 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,392 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,721 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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R395 PJH is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R395 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 R395 PJH registered?

R395 PJH is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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