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S270 JCW

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,816 mi
Last recorded28,816 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 JCW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,816 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 28,816 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 28,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,146 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,892 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 15,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 13,647 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 13,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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S270 JCW is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S270 JCW, 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

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What year was S270 JCW registered?

S270 JCW is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S270 JCW safe to buy?

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