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N230 XAN

1996 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,326 mi
Last recorded87,326 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 XAN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,326 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 86,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,735 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 79,844 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 79,810 miles

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

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

small cuts in rear tyre tread.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,233 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,227 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 74,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 72,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,886 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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N230 XAN is a 1996 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N230 XAN, 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.

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What year was N230 XAN registered?

N230 XAN is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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