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M982 BFE

1995 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,432 mi
Last recorded67,432 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW K Series47,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 BFE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,817 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,312 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,904 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,847 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 57,845 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,808 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,838 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,492 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front foot rests seized

rear tyre cut

Fail 30 May 2013 51,490 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

front foot rests seized

rear tyre cut

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,215 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,215 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 50,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,849 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 45,849 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,972 miles

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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M982 BFE is a 1995 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 47,004 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 M982 BFE, 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 31 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M982 BFE registered?

M982 BFE is a 1995 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M982 BFE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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