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P342 DEP

1997 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,225 mi
Last recorded43,225 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 DEP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 42,188 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 42,188 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 31 May 2022 42,176 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,630 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 41,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,116 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 41,116 miles

Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Kick up to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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P342 DEP is a 1997 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P342 DEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P342 DEP registered?

P342 DEP is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is P342 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 DEP shows 8 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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