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N561 YTF

1996 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,055 mi
Last recorded49,055 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 YTF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 48,616 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,609 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,641 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,889 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 44,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,141 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,301 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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N561 YTF is a 1996 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N561 YTF, 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

How do I check the history of N561 YTF?

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What year was N561 YTF registered?

N561 YTF is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N561 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N561 YTF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N561 YTF have outstanding finance?

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