MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
steering damper slight weap.
Front Outer Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front Outer Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule is corroded. (3.2.B3b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule is corroded. (3.2.B3b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R463 TCW is a 1998 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R463 TCW, 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 R463 TCW registered?
R463 TCW is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 14 April 1998.
Is R463 TCW safe to buy?
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