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P794 DAB

1997 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,962 mi
Last recorded28,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 DAB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 28,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 26,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,078 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 26,078 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 25,345 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 24,855 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 28 May 2014 24,855 miles

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2012 24,048 miles

Exhuast can end cap screew missing!

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 23,214 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,214 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,097 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 22,097 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,082 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,545 miles

front brake master cylinder fluid level close to minimum!

front fork linkage-and shock corroded!

front wheel lateral run out 1.0mm!

rear swinging arm small amount of side movement!

Pass 8 Mar 2006 15,823 miles

front disc-pads thickness 3.5mm!

front tyre tread depth 1.6mm in places!

front wheel rim has small amount of runout ie 1mm!

rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm in places!

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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P794 DAB is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P794 DAB, 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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P794 DAB is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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