MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,647 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
front wheel difficult to turn by hand
Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering damper leaking
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering damper leaking
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering damper leaking
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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R420 RRS is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 R420 RRS, 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 R420 RRS registered?
R420 RRS is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 April 1998.
Is R420 RRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R420 RRS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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