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S85 SWA

1998 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,195 mi
Last recorded17,195 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 SWA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 17,195 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 17,195 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 9,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 83,856 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,416 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 82,565 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 81,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 80,737 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,904 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 78,886 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.2.B3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 78,316 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,490 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,072 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,918 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 71,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,809 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,693 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 52,730 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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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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