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P678 JUD

1997 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,585 mi
Last recorded42,585 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 JUD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 42,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 42,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,300 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 36,300 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 16 May 2012 36,042 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,526 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 JUD is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JUD, 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 JUD registered?

P678 JUD is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P678 JUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P678 JUD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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