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KYL 97A

1997 BMW 2 Series

Yellow Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,764 mi
Last recorded60,764 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYL 97A
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 60,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,427 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 60,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 37,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 24,865 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 23,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 23,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,714 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 57,703 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 53,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate incorrect FRONT & REAR BLATANTLY INCORRECT ............ (0.1 (c))

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ............... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,655 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,068 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 51,049 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 47,449 miles

n/s/ hand brake lowish effort

Fail 26 Apr 2008 47,449 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,785 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 40,780 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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KYL 97A is a 1997 BMW 2 Series in Yellow with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KYL 97A is a 1997 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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