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P274 RYM

1997 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,154 mi
Last recorded53,154 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 RYM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 49,344 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,532 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,532 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,350 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,443 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,340 miles

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.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,987 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,919 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,643 miles

ABS lights flashing!

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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