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P668 VEU

1997 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,170 mi
Last recorded38,170 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 VEU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2026 38,170 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 37,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 37,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 37,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,814 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 35,793 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,459 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,142 miles

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 19,504 miles

both tyres miss shaped

Pass 28 May 2011 19,429 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))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 19,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 17,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 17,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 16,647 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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P668 VEU is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P668 VEU, 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 P668 VEU registered?

P668 VEU is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P668 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P668 VEU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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