MOT Status
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27,077 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
number plate bulb not working
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
number plate bulb not working
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Number plate light inoperative.
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Number plate light inoperative.
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear number plate light not working
right hand switch gear wiring loom cover slightly deteriorted
Front offside indicator slightly loose
Numberplate light not working
Steering damper weaping
number plate lamp not working
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
number plate lamp not working
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
Number plate illumination inoperative.
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R977 BEU is a 1997 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R977 BEU, 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 R977 BEU registered?
R977 BEU is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 December 1997.
Is R977 BEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R977 BEU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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