MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N496 UPA is a 1996 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 N496 UPA, 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 N496 UPA registered?
N496 UPA is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 April 1996.
Is N496 UPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N496 UPA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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