MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
slight bind on rear brake
slight play in floating disc rivets.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front 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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P281 LYC is a 1997 BMW R Series in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P281 LYC, 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 P281 LYC registered?
P281 LYC is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 March 1997.
Is P281 LYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P281 LYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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