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R97 WGC

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,155 mi
Last recorded45,155 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 WGC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,155 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,701 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,935 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 29,935 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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R97 WGC is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R97 WGC, 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 R97 WGC registered?

R97 WGC is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R97 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 WGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R97 WGC have outstanding finance?

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