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P330 WAX

1997 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,174 mi
Last recorded37,174 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 WAX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,881 miles

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 36,862 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,305 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 36,287 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 35,714 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 35,714 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 34,858 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,996 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 32,996 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 30,493 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 28,583 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 28,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,577 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 23,101 miles

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 6 Oct 2012 19,674 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 19,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,599 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 17,597 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,651 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 13,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 9,273 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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P330 WAX is a 1997 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P330 WAX, 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 P330 WAX registered?

P330 WAX is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P330 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P330 WAX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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