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P277 RYM

1997 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,302 mi
Last recorded31,302 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 RYM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 26,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 26,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 26,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,368 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Jul 2022 26,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s front fork has fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 25,167 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 25,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 24,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,275 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 22,275 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 20,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pipe (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded Brake pipe (3.1.5)

Oil leak from final drive gaitor

Fail 13 Aug 2016 20,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pipe (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded Brake pipe (3.1.5)

Oil leak from final drive gaitor

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 18,837 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Oil Leak From Final Drive

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 18,748 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

oil leak from final drive unit

steering damper seal failed and is leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 16,820 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering Damper Has A Slight Oil Leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,598 miles

Steering Damper Slightly Leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,764 miles

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

Steering Damper Leaking Slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,293 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 12,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,712 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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P277 RYM is a 1997 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 37,562 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P277 RYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P277 RYM registered?

P277 RYM is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P277 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 RYM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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