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S496 LGA

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,942 mi
Last recorded24,942 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 LGA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 24,942 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 24,712 miles

Nearside Front engine oil leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2023 24,712 miles

Steering damper ineffective damper leaking (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Nearside Front engine oil leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2021 24,635 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 24,615 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,492 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,236 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 23,946 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 23,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,596 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 23,072 miles

steering damper seal failed and leeking oil

Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,349 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 22,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,825 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 20,803 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,935 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 16,935 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,084 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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S496 LGA is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S496 LGA, 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 S496 LGA registered?

S496 LGA is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S496 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 LGA shows 21 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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