MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Position lamp not working motorcycle (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Sidecar structure damaged and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking wheel hub brocken (6.1.1a)
Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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B175 WVG is a 1997 BMW K Series in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B175 WVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B175 WVG registered?
B175 WVG is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 July 1997.
Is B175 WVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for B175 WVG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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