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P250 KTF

1997 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 KTF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,180 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,180 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,124 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded around head stock (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,124 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded around head stock (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 88,453 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,133 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2015 87,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 87,745 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,654 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,257 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 85,677 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 85,660 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,060 miles

frame rusty around haed stock

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

frame slightly corroded under tank

Fail 29 Mar 2010 83,975 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

frame slightly corroded under tank

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,038 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,834 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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P250 KTF is a 1997 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P250 KTF, 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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P250 KTF is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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