MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P830 PLY is a 1997 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P830 PLY, 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
How do I check the history of P830 PLY?
You can check the full history of P830 PLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P830 PLY registered?
P830 PLY is a 1997 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P830 PLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P830 PLY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P830 PLY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P830 PLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.