MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P342 MVV is a 1997 BMW K Series in White with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 P342 MVV, 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 P342 MVV registered?
P342 MVV is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 April 1997.
Is P342 MVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P342 MVV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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