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R638 KSG

1998 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,922 mi
Last recorded18,922 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 KSG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2024 18,922 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating excessively spongey (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rivets of disc are all excessively worn and moving excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached tail lamp housing where indicators mount is very broken (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DOES NOT RUN FOR MORE THAN A COUPLE OF SECONDS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators when operated (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower oil leak from front of engine cover

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads very rusty

Nearside Fuel hose chafing injector pipe chaffing on metal bracket at tank side (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel hose chafing both pipes from tank are chaffing on seam of metal tank under right chrome leg panel (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened mount of rear shock absorber heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired lense loose due to damaged housing (4.2.1 (b))

Rear lots of corrosion between rubber valve and wheel rim

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread snapped in half and in very poor condition (0.1 (b))

Front UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AS FRONT BRAKE BEING EXCESSIVELY BINDING IS NOT ALLOWING

OIL LEAK FROM REAR WHEEL OIL SEAL ONTO WHEEL

Offside rubber cap missing off underside of throttle body - will allow excess air into throttle body and liable to cause loss of control

Pass 29 Jun 2023 18,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,882 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 18,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 18,426 miles

Rear hub seal weeping

Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,349 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 18,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,408 miles

Rear hub seal leaking.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,794 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,160 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 5,087 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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R638 KSG is a 1998 BMW R Series in Cream 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 R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 31,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R638 KSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R638 KSG registered?

R638 KSG is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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