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P446 YVL

1997 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,325 mi
Last recorded29,325 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F Series24,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 YVL
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 29,325 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 29,325 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 26,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 26,240 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 24,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 23,462 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 23,462 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 22,177 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 22,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2019 22,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 21,083 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,566 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,058 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,949 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2010 17,949 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,743 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 16,715 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,755 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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P446 YVL is a 1997 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 24,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P446 YVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 29 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P446 YVL registered?

P446 YVL is a 1997 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P446 YVL safe to buy?

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