MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,661 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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M553 LYW is a 1994 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 51,950 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 M553 LYW, 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 32 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M553 LYW registered?
M553 LYW is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 October 1994.
Is M553 LYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M553 LYW shows 9 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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