MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,457 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessively binding front brake (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearings due to binding brake (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Footrest insecure footrest broken (6.2.12 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight leak damper
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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R247 RCH is a 1997 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 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 R247 RCH, 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 R247 RCH registered?
R247 RCH is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R247 RCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R247 RCH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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