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R84 SGM

1997 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,568 mi
Last recorded47,568 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 SGM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,568 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,726 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2014 46,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,842 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,413 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 42,413 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R84 SGM is a 1997 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R84 SGM, 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 R84 SGM?

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What year was R84 SGM registered?

R84 SGM is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R84 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 SGM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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