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N550 MUA

1996 BMW K Series

Maroon Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,424 mi
Last recorded45,424 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 MUA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 45,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 44,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 42,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 42,152 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 40,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,134 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 38,023 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 36,968 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,353 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,515 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,007 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,007 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,178 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,065 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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N550 MUA is a 1996 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N550 MUA, 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 N550 MUA registered?

N550 MUA is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N550 MUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N550 MUA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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