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BMW K Series

Silver · Petrol · 1991 · 998 cc

H797 LPBMOT history

H797 LPB is a silver petrol BMW K Series first used on 21 Jun 1991. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 48,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
48,840 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H797 LPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
21 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

H797 LPB was last recorded at 48,840 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,840 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 48,840 miles
  • 2022 – 48,840 miles
  • 2017 – 48,840 miles
  • 2011 – 44,705 miles
  • 2010 – 44,651 miles
  • 2008 – 44,116 miles
  • 2006 – 44,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,840 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    806716544377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail48,840 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    541017525260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass48,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    944205695404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,840 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    475094773358
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass48,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    383763073679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,840 miles (+4,135)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    687984906078
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  7. Pass44,705 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,705 miles
    Test number
    245820031388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,651 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    442817520339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,116 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,116 miles
    Test number
    263837758452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,106 miles (+50)2 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    800303028114
    • DangerousRoller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
    • DangerousRoller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
    • FailureFront All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureFront Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
    • FailureFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureFront Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureRear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  11. Pass44,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,056 miles
    Test number
    282797306356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,056 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,056 miles
    Test number
    122934106305
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Questions about H797 LPB

Does H797 LPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H797 LPB expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H797 LPB?
The MOT on H797 LPB expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H797 LPB done?
H797 LPB was recorded at 48,840 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 284 miles a year.
Has H797 LPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H797 LPB has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on H797 LPB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H797 LPB find?
H797 LPB passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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