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S330 JCW

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,440 mi
Last recorded49,440 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 JCW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,440 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,021 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,216 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,216 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,970 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 24,906 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,896 miles

steering damper weeping

Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,177 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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S330 JCW is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red 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 S330 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

How do I check the history of S330 JCW?

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What year was S330 JCW registered?

S330 JCW is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S330 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S330 JCW 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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