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P205 FFC

1997 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,038 mi
Last recorded65,038 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 FFC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,038 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 65,032 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 65,025 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 65,002 miles

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.

Fail 5 Mar 2024 67,024 miles

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.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,984 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,235 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 64,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,760 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,999 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 38,904 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 30,723 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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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?

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