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K378 MGX

1997 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,136 mi
Last recorded50,136 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 50,136 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 50,136 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,059 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 48,059 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,303 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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K378 MGX is a 1997 BMW R Series in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K378 MGX, 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 K378 MGX?

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What year was K378 MGX registered?

K378 MGX is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is K378 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K378 MGX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K378 MGX have outstanding finance?

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