MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil surface coating spray or slight misting evident on both stanchions (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
front tyre slightly perished
front tyre unevenly worn
Nearside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre unevenly worn
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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R517 PEL is a 1998 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 R517 PEL, 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 R517 PEL registered?
R517 PEL is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R517 PEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R517 PEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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