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R656 MJB

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,488 mi
Last recorded33,488 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 MJB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2022 33,488 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

wheel bearings not tested due to binding brakes

Fail 4 Apr 2022 33,441 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,222 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 28,216 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,216 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,038 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,803 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 18,853 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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R656 MJB is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R656 MJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R656 MJB registered?

R656 MJB is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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