1997 BMW K Series 1.1L Petrol · P678 EDV
1997 BMW K Series (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 41,254 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1092cc
P678 EDV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2022
- 41,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P678 EDV Mileage History
- 03/10/200518,958 mi
- 03/10/200619,954 mi+996 mi
- 06/10/200721,485 mi+1,531 mi
- 10/10/200721,485 mi
- 20/09/200822,060 mi+575 mi
- 16/09/200923,090 mi+1,030 mi
- 29/09/201024,983 mi+1,893 mi
- 07/10/201126,459 mi+1,476 mi
- 07/10/201126,459 mi
- 09/10/201227,648 mi+1,189 mi
- 08/10/201328,787 mi+1,139 mi
- 19/09/201429,517 mi+730 mi
- 16/09/201532,104 mi+2,587 mi
- 04/10/201634,641 mi+2,537 mi
- 03/10/201736,083 mi+1,442 mi
- 03/10/201833,456 mi-2,627 mi
- 24/09/201936,016 mi+2,560 mi
- 13/08/202037,386 km
- 05/08/202138,936 mi
- 29/07/202241,254 mi+2,318 mi
Average of roughly 1,326 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P678 EDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW K Series (P678 EDV) between October 2005 and July 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2022 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 (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Horn not working (1.7.3a)”; “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”; “Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)”.
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