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S751 KPX

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS751 KPX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,223 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 80,199 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 76,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 73,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,872 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 70,872 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,860 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,612 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,045 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2007 54,354 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,973 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 42,973 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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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S751 KPX is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S751 KPX, 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 S751 KPX?

You can check the full history of S751 KPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S751 KPX registered?

S751 KPX is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is S751 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S751 KPX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S751 KPX have outstanding finance?

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