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P520 CPK

1997 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,570 mi
Last recorded39,570 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 CPK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 39,570 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 36,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 35,806 miles

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,179 miles

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 34,606 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 34,606 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,252 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,469 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 23,660 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,660 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 19,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 19,415 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 17,622 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,339 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P520 CPK is a 1997 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P520 CPK, 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 P520 CPK registered?

P520 CPK is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P520 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 CPK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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