MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
front suspension ball joint boot split
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
front suspension ball joint boot split
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
front suspension armball joint rubber bellow slightly damaged
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
number plate slightly deteriorated
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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S85 KJB is a 1998 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S85 KJB, 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 S85 KJB registered?
S85 KJB is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S85 KJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S85 KJB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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