MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements front brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Long rear brake travel
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Long rear brake travel
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N56 CNV is a 1996 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 N56 CNV, 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 N56 CNV registered?
N56 CNV is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 June 1996.
Is N56 CNV safe to buy?
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