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N168 WRJ

1995 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,068 mi
Last recorded52,068 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW K Series47,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 WRJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 52,068 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 51,883 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 51,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 47,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,070 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,648 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 40,638 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,636 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,938 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 28,776 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,439 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 24,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,061 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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N168 WRJ is a 1995 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N168 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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What year was N168 WRJ registered?

N168 WRJ is a 1995 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 August 1995.

Is N168 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N168 WRJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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