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S193 ABR

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,835 mi
Last recorded26,835 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 ABR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 26,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,930 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 23,930 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,368 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,817 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,758 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 15,758 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,587 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 13,401 miles

offside passenger foot peg sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,916 miles

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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S193 ABR is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S193 ABR, 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

How do I check the history of S193 ABR?

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What year was S193 ABR registered?

S193 ABR is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S193 ABR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S193 ABR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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