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P110 OSG

1997 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 OSG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 85,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 83,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,693 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,533 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,382 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2009 80,193 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2009 80,193 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2008 77,168 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,314 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 71,158 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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P110 OSG is a 1997 BMW R Series in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P110 OSG, 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 P110 OSG registered?

P110 OSG is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P110 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P110 OSG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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