MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Mudguard insecure ()
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
N/S Front brake caliper leaking fluid
O/S Front brake caliper leaking fluid
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear 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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P26 KWL is a 1997 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 P26 KWL, 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 P26 KWL registered?
P26 KWL is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is P26 KWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P26 KWL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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