1997 BMW R Series 1.1L Petrol · P137 GMO
1997 BMW R Series (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 10,575 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1085cc
P137 GMO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2019
- 10,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P137 GMO Mileage History
- 11/08/200652,821 mi
- 13/08/200753,277 mi+456 mi
- 14/08/200853,629 mi+352 mi
- 07/08/200953,645 mi+16 mi
- 29/07/201055,896 mi+2,251 mi
- 15/06/201256,978 mi+1,082 mi
- 09/09/201357,487 mi+509 mi
- 24/09/201461,422 mi+3,935 mi
- 01/10/201579,201 mi+17,779 mi
- 08/09/201694,846 mi+15,645 mi
- 17/09/201694,877 mi+31 mi
- 13/10/2017100,934 mi+6,057 mi
- 12/10/2018104,463 mi+3,529 mi
- 28/09/2019105,071 mi+608 mi
- 28/09/201910,575 mi-94,496 mi
Average of roughly -3,217 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P137 GMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW R Series (P137 GMO) between August 2006 and September 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))”; “Front Upper Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)”.
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