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N576 OYX

1996 BMW K Series

Maroon Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,338 mi
Last recorded22,338 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN576 OYX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 19,524 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 19,500 miles

Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 18,620 miles

abs lamp showing a fault

both front fork stanchions pitted

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 18,620 miles

Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

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

abs lamp showing a fault

both front fork stanchions pitted

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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N576 OYX is a 1996 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N576 OYX, 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

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What year was N576 OYX registered?

N576 OYX is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N576 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N576 OYX shows 6 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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