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S49 MRS

1998 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,980 mi
Last recorded40,980 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 MRS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,980 miles

Slight drag both brakes.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,102 miles

N/S indiciator switich in poor contition

N/S/F disc not floating

O/S/F disc anti rattle springs not opperating correctly

Pass 11 Apr 2009 34,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,892 miles

SWITCH ON LEFT LOCK TOUCHING TANK COVER

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,130 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 30,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2005 23,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 23,334 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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S49 MRS is a 1998 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S49 MRS, 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

How do I check the history of S49 MRS?

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What year was S49 MRS registered?

S49 MRS is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S49 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 MRS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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