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P163 XWR

1997 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,935 mi
Last recorded42,935 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 XWR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,582 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 40,582 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 35,830 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 35,830 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 May 2015 31,776 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,632 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,489 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,556 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 22,556 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P163 XWR is a 1997 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P163 XWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P163 XWR registered?

P163 XWR is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P163 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 XWR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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