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N54 YNE

1996 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,186 mi
Last recorded45,186 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 YNE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 45,186 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 45,186 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2006 44,697 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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N54 YNE is a 1996 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N54 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.

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What year was N54 YNE registered?

N54 YNE is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N54 YNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N54 YNE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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