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P111 RRS

1997 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,459 mi
Last recorded34,459 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 RRS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 34,459 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads. (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 28,513 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 28,513 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 26,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 26,960 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 26,910 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 26,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,658 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,215 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,930 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,389 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,721 miles

Slight play in handlebar flexi mounts

Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,724 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,233 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,591 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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P111 RRS is a 1997 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P111 RRS, 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 P111 RRS registered?

P111 RRS is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P111 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 RRS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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