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R372 BCA

1997 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,613 mi
Last recorded25,613 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 BCA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 25,613 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 25,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,446 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 23,446 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 May 2015 23,057 miles

no/plate light replace bulb prs

Fail 17 May 2014 21,620 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2014 21,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 14,320 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 11,602 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 9,051 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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R372 BCA is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R372 BCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R372 BCA?

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What year was R372 BCA registered?

R372 BCA is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R372 BCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 BCA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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