MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
cannot see rear pads
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R459 OCF is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R459 OCF, 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 R459 OCF registered?
R459 OCF is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 May 1998.
Is R459 OCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R459 OCF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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