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R891 RSO

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,247 mi
Last recorded32,247 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 RSO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 29,108 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 24,500 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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R891 RSO is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R891 RSO, 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 R891 RSO registered?

R891 RSO is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R891 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 RSO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R891 RSO have outstanding finance?

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