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OAZ 7732

1997 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,131 mi
Last recorded65,131 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 7732
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,131 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,726 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,757 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,037 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 61,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,415 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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OAZ 7732 is a 1997 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OAZ 7732, 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 OAZ 7732?

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What year was OAZ 7732 registered?

OAZ 7732 is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is OAZ 7732 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 7732 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAZ 7732 have outstanding finance?

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