MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,922 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Rear hub seal weeping
Rear hub seal leaking.
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R638 KSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R638 KSG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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