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S347 AGK

1998 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,417 mi
Last recorded49,417 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 AGK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,417 miles

ABS HAS BEEN REMOVED

Pass 25 Aug 2018 48,373 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2018 48,361 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fuel tank drain blocked

O/s front disc has slight play on rivits

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,137 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,137 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,426 miles

fuel tank drain blocked

o/s front disc has slight play on rivits

Fail 27 Jan 2015 46,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

fuel tank drain blocked

o/s front disc has slight play on rivits

Pass 26 Aug 2013 44,394 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,098 miles

offside front floating disc pivots worn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 41,098 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

offside front floating disc pivots worn

Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,619 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 37,619 miles

Front 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))

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,420 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,364 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,924 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,750 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,439 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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S347 AGK is a 1998 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S347 AGK, 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 S347 AGK registered?

S347 AGK is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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