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P37 CRB

1997 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,237 mi
Last recorded45,237 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 CRB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,237 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 45,229 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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P37 CRB is a 1997 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P37 CRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P37 CRB?

You can check the full history of P37 CRB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P37 CRB registered?

P37 CRB is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P37 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 CRB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P37 CRB have outstanding finance?

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