MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
slight cracking to side wall of front tyre
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
slight cracking to side wall of front tyre
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P842 ORJ is a 1997 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P842 ORJ, 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 P842 ORJ registered?
P842 ORJ is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 13 June 1997.
Is P842 ORJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P842 ORJ shows 8 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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