MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose damaged and likely to fail steering fouls brake line from master cylinder (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear registration lamp is red
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Rear Tail lamp does not have clear registration lamp lens to underside therefore illuminating registration plate red.
Steering causing too much strain on brake lines and cables.
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock both sides (2.1.4 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Steering causing too much strain on brake lines and cables
Rear Tail lamp does not have clear registration lamp lens to underside therefore illuminating registration plate red.
Front disc bobbins slightly worn.
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P205 FFC is a 1997 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P205 FFC, 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 P205 FFC registered?
P205 FFC is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 March 1997.
Is P205 FFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P205 FFC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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