MOT Status
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64,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear shocker has reduced damping effect
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (3.2.B3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (3.2.B3b)
Rear no plate deteriorated
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake feels spongy & direction indicator control switch comeclose to fairings with steering on full lock
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R62 NRC is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R62 NRC, 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 R62 NRC registered?
R62 NRC is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 April 1998.
Is R62 NRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R62 NRC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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