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P352 BCN

1997 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,647 mi
Last recorded45,647 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 BCN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 45,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 43,830 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 43,830 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 41,755 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 41,715 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,591 miles

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

slight misting of oil on steering damper

Fail 5 Sep 2022 40,591 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight misting of oil on steering damper

Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,670 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 38,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 35,097 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 3,499 miles

front brake fluid low but not below min mark

Pass 29 May 2013 34,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,063 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,791 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 32,787 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,589 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,589 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,179 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 22,756 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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P352 BCN is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P352 BCN, 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 P352 BCN registered?

P352 BCN is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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