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R721 TAU

1998 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 TAU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,302 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

abs light staying on

Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,295 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

abs light staying on

Pass 28 May 2010 50,229 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 50,228 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,090 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 50,090 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,960 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 49,960 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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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R721 TAU is a 1998 BMW K Series in White with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R721 TAU, 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 R721 TAU registered?

R721 TAU is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R721 TAU safe to buy?

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