1998 BMW K Series 1.2L Petrol · R578 DBW
1998 BMW K Series (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 22,338 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R578 DBW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2022
- 22,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R578 DBW Mileage History
- 22/07/200919,258 mi
- 24/03/202119,332 mi+74 mi
- 29/03/202222,338 mi+3,006 mi
Average of roughly 243 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R578 DBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW K Series (R578 DBW) between July 2009 and March 2022.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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