MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspect HID headlamp fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. Offside bead rim dented and buckled but wheel not seriously weakened. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. Offside bead rim dented and buckled but wheel not seriously weakened. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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R894 BKW is a 1997 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1997 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 R894 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 29 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R894 BKW registered?
R894 BKW is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R894 BKW safe to buy?
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