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R152 JBA

1997 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,280 mi
Last recorded22,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 JBA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 22,280 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 20,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,384 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 17,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 15,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 May 2013 10,646 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,256 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 4,256 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 2,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 2,776 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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R152 JBA is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R152 JBA, 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 R152 JBA registered?

R152 JBA is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R152 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 JBA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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