MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
gear pedal pivots are slightly worn
the steering damper is leaking
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P478 SUC is a 1997 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P478 SUC, 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 P478 SUC registered?
P478 SUC is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 April 1997.
Is P478 SUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P478 SUC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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