MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,445 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
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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R270 FVL is a 1997 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R270 FVL, 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 R270 FVL registered?
R270 FVL is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R270 FVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R270 FVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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