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:
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Other87%
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Steering20%
Bmw 998 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Bmw 998 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 998 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
- Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Abs is illuminated (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Bmw 998 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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