MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,154 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Centre Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear number plate starting to delaminate.
stone chip to headlamp beam unit.
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
ABS lights flashing!
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P274 RYM is a 1997 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 P274 RYM, 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 P274 RYM registered?
P274 RYM is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1997.
Is P274 RYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P274 RYM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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