1997 BMW K Series 1.2L Petrol · R830 OBM
1997 BMW K Series (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 14,714 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/01/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1171cc
R830 OBM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2008
- 14,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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R830 OBM Mileage History
- 23/02/20067,578 mi
- 21/11/20069,552 mi+1,974 mi
- 17/01/200814,714 mi+5,162 mi
- 17/01/200814,714 mi
Average of roughly 3,760 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R830 OBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW K Series (R830 OBM) between February 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”; “Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)”.
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