MOT Status
ValidMileage
50,364 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
bent in front wheel RHS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
bent in front wheel RHS
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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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R284 BAU is a 1997 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R284 BAU, 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 R284 BAU registered?
R284 BAU is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R284 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R284 BAU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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