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R420 RRS

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,647 mi
Last recorded28,647 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 RRS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 28,647 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 27,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,061 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 27,061 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,984 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,409 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,415 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,686 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering damper leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,373 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 18,373 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 18,287 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2008 17,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2006 14,919 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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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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