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P167 WUG

1997 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,788 mi
Last recorded57,788 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 WUG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,788 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,788 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,641 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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P167 WUG is a 1997 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P167 WUG, 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 P167 WUG registered?

P167 WUG is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P167 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P167 WUG shows 4 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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