MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,989 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear tyre valve deteriorated/perished
Coolant leak Strong smell present
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Slight oil leak visible from R/H cylinder
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear tyre valve split
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Rear Paralever has slight play in bearing
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre wearing slightly uneven in tread pattern
front tyre wearing slightly uneven in tread pattern
rear tyre wearing slightly uneven in tred pattern
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
steering damper weeping
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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R98 SGM is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 R98 SGM, 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 R98 SGM registered?
R98 SGM is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 February 1998.
Is R98 SGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R98 SGM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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