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S439 KRB

1998 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,923 mi
Last recorded46,923 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 KRB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,923 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,055 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 44,049 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 31 May 2008 39,376 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,702 miles

wear to rear tyre

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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S439 KRB is a 1998 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S439 KRB, 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 S439 KRB registered?

S439 KRB is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S439 KRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S439 KRB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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