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P397 RBV

1997 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires31 Jan 2009

Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)

Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,313 mi

Last recorded176,313 miles

Recorded on1 Feb 2008

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 RBV

MakeBMW

Model120

Year1997

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail

Pass 1 Feb 2008 176,313 miles

Fail 24 Jan 2008 176,311 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 160,195 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%

Pass Rate

6,996

Miles/Year

Year Lifespan

63,112

On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042

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P397 RBV is a 1997 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P397 RBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P397 RBV registered?

P397 RBV is a 1997 BMW 120, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P397 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P397 RBV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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