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R180 BNS

1997 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,765 mi
Last recorded19,765 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 BNS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 19,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 19,666 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 19,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 18,967 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 18,949 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from engine (minor)

Pass 5 Jun 2021 17,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 16,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 16,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 15,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 11,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 9,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 9,008 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 8,534 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 8,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 8,298 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 7,783 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 7,783 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2009 7,451 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,451 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 6,496 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 6,496 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2006 1,994 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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R180 BNS is a 1997 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R180 BNS, 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 R180 BNS registered?

R180 BNS is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R180 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 BNS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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