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P319 PTR

1997 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,000 mi
Last recorded39,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 PTR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,000 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 39,000 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2015 36,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 36,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,636 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,882 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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P319 PTR is a 1997 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P319 PTR, 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 P319 PTR registered?

P319 PTR is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P319 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P319 PTR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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