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P171 WGJ

1997 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,052 mi
Last recorded16,052 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 WGJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 16,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 15,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 14,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,978 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Oct 2007 13,970 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2006 13,643 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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P171 WGJ is a 1997 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P171 WGJ, 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 P171 WGJ registered?

P171 WGJ is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P171 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 WGJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P171 WGJ have outstanding finance?

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