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N273 CAV

1996 BMW K Series

Purple Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,521 mi
Last recorded33,521 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 CAV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,521 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 33,521 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,127 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 28,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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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N273 CAV is a 1996 BMW K Series in Purple with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N273 CAV, 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 N273 CAV registered?

N273 CAV is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N273 CAV safe to buy?

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