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N217 CJA

1996 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,780 mi
Last recorded39,780 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 CJA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 39,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 34,859 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 34,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 3,722 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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N217 CJA is a 1996 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N217 CJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N217 CJA?

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What year was N217 CJA registered?

N217 CJA is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N217 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 CJA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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