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S756 LRU

1998 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,259 mi
Last recorded38,259 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 LRU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 38,259 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 38,245 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 37,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 36,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 34,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 31,342 miles

offside front brake pads wearing low

slight play in rear hub area

Pass 10 Mar 2018 30,083 miles

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

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.3mm and wearing outershape (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.3mm and wearing outershape (4.1.3(ii))

slight play in rear hub

Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,616 miles

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

front tyre starting to wear and stepper outershape

no. plate light not working

slight exhaust blow and slightly rattly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,407 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,458 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 17,458 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,385 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 3,428 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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S756 LRU is a 1998 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S756 LRU, 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

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What year was S756 LRU registered?

S756 LRU is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S756 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S756 LRU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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