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R49 END

1998 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,412 mi
Last recorded41,412 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 END
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,412 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 41,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,231 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 41,227 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,123 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,101 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,011 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,755 miles

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 40,755 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,207 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 40,202 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,867 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 38,805 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,098 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,187 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 36,187 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 35,387 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 May 2009 35,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,550 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 30,846 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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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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