MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,487 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Offside Inner front pad - uneven wear and close to metal plate (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front and rear tyre valves splitting.Front tyre old
Engine oil leak
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Slight binding front brake
Unable to check entire length of all brake pipes and hoses
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
both radiators heavily corroded
unable to check entire length of all brake hoses and pipes
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
coolant level low
slight binding from front brake
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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R288 FVL is a 1997 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 R288 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 R288 FVL registered?
R288 FVL is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R288 FVL safe to buy?
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