MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,204 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
oil leak at engine area
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
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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R265 NSN is a 1997 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R265 NSN, 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 R265 NSN registered?
R265 NSN is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R265 NSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R265 NSN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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