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S36 CEU

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,759 mi
Last recorded35,759 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 CEU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 35,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 34,218 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,520 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 33,520 miles

Direction indicators not working N/S/ Front flasher not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Stop lamp on at all times (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,462 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 33,462 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,212 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 31,214 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,540 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,187 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 18,330 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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S36 CEU is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S36 CEU, 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 S36 CEU registered?

S36 CEU is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S36 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 CEU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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