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S947 JUG

1998 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,318 mi
Last recorded37,318 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW K Series35,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 JUG
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 37,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 31,977 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 26,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 20,709 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 20,709 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 12,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 12,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 11,554 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 10,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 8,777 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 6,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 5,393 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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S947 JUG is a 1998 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S947 JUG, 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

How do I check the history of S947 JUG?

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What year was S947 JUG registered?

S947 JUG is a 1998 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S947 JUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S947 JUG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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