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P195 DUD

1997 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,766 mi
Last recorded56,766 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 DUD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,766 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 56,344 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,464 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 50,464 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working front brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,752 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,318 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,415 miles

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

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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P195 DUD is a 1997 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P195 DUD, 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 P195 DUD registered?

P195 DUD is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 1997.

Is P195 DUD safe to buy?

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