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P137 GMO

1997 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,575 mi
Last recorded10,575 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 10,575 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 105,071 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 94,877 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 94,846 miles

Front Upper Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,821 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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P137 GMO is a 1997 BMW R Series in White with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P137 GMO, 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 P137 GMO registered?

P137 GMO is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P137 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 GMO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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