MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swinging arm bearings has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
abs lights staying on
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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P214 OTU is a 1997 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P214 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 P214 OTU registered?
P214 OTU is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 April 1997.
Is P214 OTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P214 OTU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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