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S618 RJC

1998 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,429 mi
Last recorded29,429 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 RJC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 29,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,139 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 28,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,714 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 27,670 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,595 miles

advise + rear brake is holding on slightly

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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S618 RJC is a 1998 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S618 RJC, 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 S618 RJC?

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What year was S618 RJC registered?

S618 RJC is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S618 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 RJC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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