MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,996 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
slight free play on rubber handle bar mounts
Stop lamp not working on both front lever and rear pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight free play on rubber handle bar mounts
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
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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R978 BEU is a 1998 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R978 BEU, 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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What year was R978 BEU registered?
R978 BEU is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 5 January 1998.
Is R978 BEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 BEU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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