MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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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P403 AAA is a 1997 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P403 AAA, 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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P403 AAA is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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