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P294 WAX

1997 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,830 mi
Last recorded60,830 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 WAX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 60,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,579 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,578 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 44,508 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 41,027 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 41,017 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,503 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,503 miles

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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P294 WAX is a 1997 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P294 WAX, 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 P294 WAX registered?

P294 WAX is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P294 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P294 WAX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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