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L198 KSX

1994 BMW F Series

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,348 mi
Last recorded20,348 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW F Series32,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 KSX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2024 20,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 20,327 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 19,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 19,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,502 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 18,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 17,345 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,465 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 14,443 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,903 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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L198 KSX is a 1994 BMW F Series in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 32,673 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L198 KSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 32 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L198 KSX registered?

L198 KSX is a 1994 BMW F Series, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L198 KSX safe to buy?

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