1997 BMW K Series 1.2L Petrol · R151 BNS
1997 BMW K Series (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 63,125 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R151 BNS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 63,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R151 BNS 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 K Series (R151 BNS) between August 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 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 (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))”; “Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)”.
R151 BNS Mileage History
- 09/08/200640,562 mi
- 24/10/200742,080 mi+1,518 mi
- 10/11/200742,876 mi+796 mi
- 04/11/200846,834 mi+3,958 mi
- 23/10/200949,363 mi+2,529 mi
- 04/11/201050,716 mi+1,353 mi
- 19/11/201152,616 mi+1,900 mi
- 15/06/201352,785 mi+169 mi
- 31/03/201652,797 mi+12 mi
- 08/03/201758,444 mi+5,647 mi
- 17/03/201758,530 mi+86 mi
- 10/03/201861,874 mi+3,344 mi
- 15/07/202362,724 mi+850 mi
- 23/10/202462,914 mi+190 mi
- 15/01/202663,125 mi+211 mi
Average of roughly 1,161 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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