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R744 FGX

1998 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 FGX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,080 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,849 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 87,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,178 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 77,178 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,209 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 76,209 miles

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,535 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 65,975 miles

ABS system not working

Pass 6 May 2008 59,717 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 59,717 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,494 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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R744 FGX is a 1998 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R744 FGX, 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 R744 FGX registered?

R744 FGX is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R744 FGX safe to buy?

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