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S465 HUB

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,145 mi
Last recorded17,145 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 HUB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,557 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 16,557 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 16,508 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 14,086 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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S465 HUB is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S465 HUB, 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 S465 HUB registered?

S465 HUB is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S465 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S465 HUB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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