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P259 AHR

1997 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,455 mi
Last recorded31,455 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 AHR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 31,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 29,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 24,675 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,695 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 22,059 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 19,628 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 19,608 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 19,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,762 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,746 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 14,699 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 12,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 11,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,225 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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P259 AHR is a 1997 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P259 AHR, 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 P259 AHR registered?

P259 AHR is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P259 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P259 AHR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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