MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
play in rubber mounted handle bar bushes
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
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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P578 SBX is a 1997 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P578 SBX, 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 P578 SBX registered?
P578 SBX is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 July 1997.
Is P578 SBX safe to buy?
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