MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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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N543 DBA is a 1996 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N543 DBA, 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 N543 DBA registered?
N543 DBA is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 June 1996.
Is N543 DBA safe to buy?
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