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S931 CGX

1998 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,544 mi
Last recorded92,544 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 CGX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,544 miles

Coolant leak

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,531 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handlebar mounts worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,158 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,230 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 91,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,706 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,355 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 69,915 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 69,915 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 56,346 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,546 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 48,528 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

right side box loos

Pass 10 Aug 2008 44,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,996 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 40,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,963 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 36,922 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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S931 CGX is a 1998 BMW K Series in Grey 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 S931 CGX, 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 S931 CGX registered?

S931 CGX is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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