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P867 PNG

1997 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,205 mi
Last recorded40,205 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 PNG
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 40,205 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 39,866 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 39,865 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 39,592 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,909 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,558 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,130 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,461 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 36,461 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Offside Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 36,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,936 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,203 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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P867 PNG is a 1997 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P867 PNG, 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 P867 PNG registered?

P867 PNG is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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