MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre close to limit /unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit unevenly worn rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn mounting rivets worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen led bulb not suitable with motorcycles headlight (4.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Footrest missing pillion footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Rear Road spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Mudguard insecure ()
Offside Front Upper Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
both mirrors damaged
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Front Upper Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
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R996 TBP is a 1998 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 R996 TBP, 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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R996 TBP is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 February 1998.
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