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P229 PYD

1997 BMW Unknown

Blue Petrol 5370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,403 mi
Last recorded53,403 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Unknown80,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 PYD
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 53,403 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 52,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,458 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 49,524 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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P229 PYD is a 1997 BMW Unknown in Blue with a 5,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 80,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P229 PYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of P229 PYD?

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What year was P229 PYD registered?

P229 PYD is a 1997 BMW Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P229 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 PYD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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