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R415 UYX

1997 BMW 8 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,850 mi
Last recorded141,850 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 8 Series97,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 UYX
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 141,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 136,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 133,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 121,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 111,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,000 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,349 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 57,230 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear rim slight rim damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,230 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear rim slight rim damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,350 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,284 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 51,284 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear traing arm bushes wearing

How Reliable is the BMW 8 Series?

Based on 10,078 MOT tests across 2,051 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
6,060
Miles/Year
2,051
On UK Roads
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R415 UYX is a 1997 BMW 8 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW 8 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 97,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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What year was R415 UYX registered?

R415 UYX is a 1997 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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