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R723 TAU

1998 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,484 mi
Last recorded109,484 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 TAU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 109,484 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,014 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 85,569 miles

HEADLIGHT UNIT CONDENSATED

FRONT O\S BRAKE CALIPER, IN NER BRAKE PAD WORN LOW, NOT BELOW 1.5MM YET

WEAR EVIDENT IN HANDLEBAR BUSHES

Fail 9 Apr 2008 85,300 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

HEADLIGHT UNIT CONDENSATED, BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

WEAR EVIDENT IN HANDLEBAR BUSHES

FRONT O\S BRAKE CALIPER, INNER BRAKE PAD WORN LOW

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 127,994 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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R723 TAU is a 1998 BMW K Series in White with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R723 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 R723 TAU registered?

R723 TAU is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R723 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R723 TAU shows 6 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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