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R977 BEU

1997 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,077 mi
Last recorded27,077 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 BEU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 27,077 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 27,077 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2025 26,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 26,649 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 26,649 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 25,887 miles

number plate bulb not working

Fail 17 May 2017 25,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,730 miles

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.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 25,719 miles

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.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 25,045 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 25,033 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2013 21,752 miles

rear number plate light not working

right hand switch gear wiring loom cover slightly deteriorted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,193 miles

Front offside indicator slightly loose

Numberplate light not working

Steering damper weaping

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,158 miles

number plate lamp not working

Fail 30 Jun 2009 19,154 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,975 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,279 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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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.

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