MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,258 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pipe ferrules (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. dust seal (2.3.1)
Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pipe ferrules (3.1.5)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. dust seal (2.3.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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R901 GSC is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 R901 GSC, 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 R901 GSC registered?
R901 GSC is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 September 1997.
Is R901 GSC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R901 GSC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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