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P615 OMJ

1997 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,360 mi
Last recorded42,360 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 OMJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 42,360 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittently stays on (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 36,896 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 36,290 miles

Front tyre misshaped

Fail 19 Nov 2020 36,290 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre misshaped

Pass 21 May 2019 34,533 miles

Nearside Front handle bar has movement

front brake light switch sticky

Pass 24 May 2018 32,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,026 miles

Front brake slight bind

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,568 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 28,563 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 May 2013 26,704 miles

front tyre slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2012 24,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,167 miles

rear tyre worn low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,608 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,874 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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P615 OMJ is a 1997 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P615 OMJ, 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

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What year was P615 OMJ registered?

P615 OMJ is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P615 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P615 OMJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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