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P163 CCT

1997 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 CCT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 100,211 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,711 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 99,704 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2021 99,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 98,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 98,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,786 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,016 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 17,241 miles

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.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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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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P163 CCT is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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