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FLE 547Y

2017 BMW R Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

297 mi
Last recorded297 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2017 BMW R Series16,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 547Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 297 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 297 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,367 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 85,367 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 25,286 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 25,286 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,096 miles

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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FLE 547Y is a 2017 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 16,332 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 FLE 547Y, 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 9 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FLE 547Y registered?

FLE 547Y is a 2017 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 2017.

Is FLE 547Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 547Y shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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