MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,690 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Mudguard insecure ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
no. plate lamp not working
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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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R121 VEY is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R121 VEY, 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 R121 VEY registered?
R121 VEY is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R121 VEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R121 VEY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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