MOT Status
ValidMileage
17,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working front brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake master cylinder leaking front master cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.2.B3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.2.B3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Oil leak
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Oil leak
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S85 SWA is a 1998 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 SWA, 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 SWA registered?
S85 SWA is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 November 1998.
Is S85 SWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S85 SWA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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