MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,225 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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