MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering damper slightly loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
STEERING DAMPER ACTION POOR
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
front tyre wearing uneven
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front brake starting to bind
steering damper action poor
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
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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P522 CPK is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 P522 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 P522 CPK registered?
P522 CPK is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 April 1997.
Is P522 CPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P522 CPK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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