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N157 WRJ

1995 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,790 mi
Last recorded70,790 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW K Series47,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 WRJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 70,790 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 70,772 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,479 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 70,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 70,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,331 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 69,331 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,154 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,475 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,462 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure o/s/front brake disc insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking mudguard (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,060 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 May 2011 58,581 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 58,581 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Fail 29 May 2010 52,694 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 52,694 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,693 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,462 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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N157 WRJ is a 1995 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N157 WRJ, 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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N157 WRJ is a 1995 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 August 1995.

Is N157 WRJ safe to buy?

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