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S605 KNK

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,727 miles

Offside Rear Brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired rubber perished at rear master cylinder, function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 57,568 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 57,568 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning rear brake light bulb blown (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 56,356 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,347 miles

Central Front Steering damper insecure Steering damper mounting bush worn to excess. (2.1.2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seal slight leakage.

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,936 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,830 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

transmission not smooth on take up of power

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 42,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,122 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,374 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 23,374 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 May 2011 19,310 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 19,310 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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S605 KNK is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S605 KNK, 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 S605 KNK registered?

S605 KNK is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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