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P292 BBV

1997 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,783 mi
Last recorded28,783 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 BBV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 28,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,833 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 21,833 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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P292 BBV is a 1997 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P292 BBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P292 BBV registered?

P292 BBV is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P292 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P292 BBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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