MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,412 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested Due to the excessive brake fluid leak on the front brakes (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
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)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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R49 END is a 1998 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R49 END, 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 R49 END registered?
R49 END is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R49 END safe to buy?
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