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R864 BKW

1998 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,265 mi
Last recorded30,265 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 BKW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 30,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 27,627 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,018 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 26,015 miles

Front Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,087 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 25,087 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,047 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,769 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,819 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,410 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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R864 BKW is a 1998 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R864 BKW, 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 R864 BKW registered?

R864 BKW is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R864 BKW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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