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N47 YNE

1996 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,298 mi
Last recorded77,298 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 YNE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,298 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,805 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 70,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 58,322 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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N47 YNE is a 1996 BMW K Series in Blue 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 N47 YNE, 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

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What year was N47 YNE registered?

N47 YNE is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N47 YNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N47 YNE 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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