MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R771 VEY is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 February 1998.
Is R771 VEY safe to buy?
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