MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake servo defective or ineffective ABS NOT WORKING!! (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front suspention has less than 1 inch ofdamping! (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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P208 OTU is a 1997 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1997 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P208 OTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P208 OTU registered?
P208 OTU is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 January 1997.
Is P208 OTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P208 OTU shows 14 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.
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