MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Steering damper seal failed
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front brake starting to bind slightly.
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P163 CCT is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P163 CCT, 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 P163 CCT registered?
P163 CCT is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 May 1997.
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