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S56 CEU

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,400 mi
Last recorded55,400 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 CEU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 55,400 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Driveshaft rear bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle sticking slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2023 50,636 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 50,636 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,307 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inside pad (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Throttle slightly sticky

Pass 10 Sep 2021 43,060 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 43,060 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,573 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,104 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,565 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,548 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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S56 CEU is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S56 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S56 CEU?

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What year was S56 CEU registered?

S56 CEU is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S56 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 CEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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