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MOT reliability

Bmw 998

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Bmw 998 vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 998 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,626 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
544
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Bmw 998 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw 998 MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Steering20%

Bmw 998 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
16250%
171100%
181100%
192100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Bmw 998 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 998 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  3. Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a) (1 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  5. Abs is illuminated (1 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  7. Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) (1 times)
  8. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  9. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  12. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  13. Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  15. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Bmw 998 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 9 89% 35,508
1988 1 8 100% 21,745

Bmw 998 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Bmw 998 vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Bmw 998 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c); Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a).

The typical Bmw 998 in our data has covered around 28,626 miles.

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