MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.E1e)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
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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S230 ODD is a 1998 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S230 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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S230 ODD is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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