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P346 MOW

1997 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,036 mi
Last recorded58,036 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 MOW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,465 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,254 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 54,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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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P346 MOW is a 1997 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P346 MOW, 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 P346 MOW registered?

P346 MOW is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 May 1997.

Is P346 MOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 MOW shows 4 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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