MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,823 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
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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P275 SUW is a 1997 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 P275 SUW, 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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How do I check the history of P275 SUW?
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What year was P275 SUW registered?
P275 SUW is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P275 SUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P275 SUW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P275 SUW have outstanding finance?
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