MOT Status
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40,421 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight needs a firm pull, but works ok (1.1.1 (a))
Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Spedometer ilumination not working.
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S229 ODD is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S229 ODD, 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 S229 ODD registered?
S229 ODD is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 August 1998.
Is S229 ODD safe to buy?
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