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L121 JED

1997 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

706 mi
Last recorded706 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 JED
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 453 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 401 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 252 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 216 miles

rear offside indicator loose

rear shock corrosion in travel area

Pass 8 Apr 2016 184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,623 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 14,623 miles

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 13,736 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 13,736 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front brake slightly spongy

Indicator cancel switch button missing

Rear indicators slightly loose.

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 11,412 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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L121 JED is a 1997 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L121 JED, 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.

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What year was L121 JED registered?

L121 JED is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L121 JED safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 JED shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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