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P233 TFM

1997 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,786 mi
Last recorded52,786 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 TFM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,786 miles

Rear slight play in bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,327 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 50,327 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,483 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,821 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 27,356 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 19,858 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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