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P838 ATN

1997 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,731 mi
Last recorded26,731 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW K7554,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 ATN
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,731 miles

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

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

front tyre has uneven wear, low tread depth in places & slight perishing

light corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,024 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,764 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 20,743 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the BMW K75?

Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 149
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 147
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
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P838 ATN is a 1997 BMW K75 in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 54,446 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 K75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P838 ATN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K75 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this BMW K75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P838 ATN registered?

P838 ATN is a 1997 BMW K75, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P838 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 ATN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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