MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,786 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear slight play in bearing
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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P233 TFM is a 1997 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 P233 TFM, 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 P233 TFM registered?
P233 TFM is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 June 1997.
Is P233 TFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P233 TFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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