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P643 MKR

1997 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,017 mi
Last recorded62,017 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 MKR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,017 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,712 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 55,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 52,811 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Jul 2008 52,811 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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P643 MKR is a 1997 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P643 MKR, 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 P643 MKR registered?

P643 MKR is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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