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P336 RBH

1997 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,453 mi
Last recorded105,453 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 RBH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 105,453 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 105,433 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Very slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Oil leak to engine.

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Foot pedal has slight play in pivot point to master cylinder. (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 103,925 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2020 101,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,984 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 98,150 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake Very slight judder (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 82,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,623 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 62,320 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 57,610 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,278 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 47,992 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,992 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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P336 RBH is a 1997 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P336 RBH, 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 P336 RBH registered?

P336 RBH is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P336 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P336 RBH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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