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P803 UNM

1997 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 UNM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 105,041 miles

Front Handle bar rubber mounts slite play

Nearside Front Upper Front subframe one bolt lose out of 4

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Slight play in rear hub suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 105,041 miles

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Handle bar rubber mounts slite play

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Upper Front subframe one bolt lose out of 4

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Slight play in rear hub suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,724 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 104,724 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,143 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,399 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,570 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 101,564 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 101,564 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking front mudguard (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,395 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 101,358 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 95,412 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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P803 UNM is a 1997 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P803 UNM, 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 P803 UNM registered?

P803 UNM is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P803 UNM safe to buy?

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