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R468 OCF

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,979 mi
Last recorded35,979 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 OCF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 35,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 35,970 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 35,963 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,835 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm tread around centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,746 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,412 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,315 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,330 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,269 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,081 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,680 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,470 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,071 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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R468 OCF is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R468 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 R468 OCF registered?

R468 OCF is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R468 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 OCF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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