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P888 JEV

1997 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,956 mi
Last recorded30,956 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 JEV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 30,956 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 30,948 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 30,051 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 29,043 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 28,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 26,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 24,358 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 24,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,871 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,919 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 14,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,074 miles

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

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

Nearside rider footpeg broken

Pass 16 Jul 2010 10,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 10,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 10,450 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 9,890 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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P888 JEV is a 1997 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P888 JEV, 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 P888 JEV registered?

P888 JEV is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P888 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 JEV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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