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A448 TBW

1996 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,688 mi
Last recorded58,688 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA448 TBW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,282 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,280 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,276 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 55,708 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,350 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

advise engine cases corroded shock rear corroded

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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A448 TBW is a 1996 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,286 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A448 TBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A448 TBW registered?

A448 TBW is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is A448 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A448 TBW shows 6 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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