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P678 EDV

1997 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,254 mi
Last recorded41,254 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 EDV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,936 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,456 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,787 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,648 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,459 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 26,459 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,485 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 21,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,954 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 18,958 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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P678 EDV is a 1997 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P678 EDV, 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 P678 EDV registered?

P678 EDV is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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