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R682 VOR

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,007 mi
Last recorded58,007 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 VOR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 58,007 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight side to side play in paralever bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 57,973 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 56,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 55,202 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,529 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2015 50,631 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front suspension ball joint excessively deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,939 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,409 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,388 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

suspension dust cover split

Pass 15 May 2012 47,823 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 May 2011 44,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2010 38,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,334 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 32,214 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,711 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,596 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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R682 VOR is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R682 VOR, 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 R682 VOR registered?

R682 VOR is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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