Bmw K

Based on 17 Bmw K vehicles and 189 completed MOT tests, the Bmw K has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 82,220 miles.

Bmw K problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Bmw K MOT tests:

• Other61%
• Brakes12%
• Lamps & electrical10%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
• Steering7%
• Body & structure6%
• Seatbelts & equipment2%
• Visibility1%

Bmw K pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (17)

Most common Bmw K MOT faults

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

1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
3. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
7. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
8. Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
9. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
10. front brake pads working unevenly on front discs (2 times)
11. Rear disc is fully floating but has a fair amount of play on bobbins (2 times)
12. Side car wheel has slight play on wheel bearing (2 times)
13. Upper Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
14. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
15. Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Bmw K pass rate by registration year

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