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T378 SUY

1999 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,022 mi
Last recorded45,022 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 SUY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 45,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 40,756 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,635 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 40,635 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,434 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 40,434 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,174 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 40,174 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,827 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,482 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 38,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 38,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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T378 SUY is a 1999 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 66.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 T378 SUY, 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 27 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T378 SUY registered?

T378 SUY is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T378 SUY safe to buy?

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