MOT Status
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92,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leak
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight corrosion shock mount (rear)
slight play in o/s/f brake disc
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
slight corrosion on shock mount but not excessive
Coolant leak ()
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
abs was not functioning at time of test
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P154 GMO is a 1997 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1997 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P154 GMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P154 GMO registered?
P154 GMO is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 March 1997.
Is P154 GMO safe to buy?
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