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R771 VEY

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,254 mi
Last recorded64,254 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 VEY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,254 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 64,254 miles

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

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

note,brake pipes may require renewing soon,right hand front disc needs float checking by bmw agent,front wheel bearings have very slight side play.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 61,051 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 61,044 miles

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

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,637 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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R771 VEY is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R771 VEY, 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 R771 VEY registered?

R771 VEY is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R771 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 VEY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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