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S230 ODD

1998 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,995 mi
Last recorded51,995 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 ODD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,995 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 51,962 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 163,362 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2014 163,205 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2013 149,018 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 149,018 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 137,282 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 137,193 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 128,182 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 127,997 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,967 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,774 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,436 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 45,436 miles

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.

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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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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