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R675 LTF

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,436 mi
Last recorded69,436 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 LTF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 69,436 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 69,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 67,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 63,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,414 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,358 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,333 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,082 miles

1/ slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,385 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 58,384 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure footrest cracked half way through (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 58,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 57,281 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,107 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 50,845 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,845 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,942 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 48,505 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 48,505 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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R675 LTF is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R675 LTF, 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 R675 LTF registered?

R675 LTF is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R675 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 LTF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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