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P592 RWU

1997 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,373 mi
Last recorded46,373 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 RWU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,373 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 46,373 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,229 miles

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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P592 RWU is a 1997 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P592 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P592 RWU?

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What year was P592 RWU registered?

P592 RWU is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P592 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P592 RWU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P592 RWU have outstanding finance?

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