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C11 COJ

1997 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

849 mi
Last recorded849 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 COJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 849 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 8,340 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 7,848 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 7,523 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 7,065 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 7,065 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition staintune system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork station corroded and pitted. Seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate size and text too small (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2013 6,947 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 6,935 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 6,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 6,392 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,281 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,171 miles

ABS not working

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2008 6,171 miles

ABS not working

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 5,957 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 4,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

r/h front indicator insecure

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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C11 COJ is a 1997 BMW R Series in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,828 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C11 COJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 29 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C11 COJ?

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What year was C11 COJ registered?

C11 COJ is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is C11 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 COJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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