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N584 OYX

1996 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,962 mi
Last recorded143,962 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN584 OYX
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 143,962 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 143,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Play in Prop-shaft bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 138,724 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2015 138,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 135,731 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

front mudguard not properly secure

wear in rear hub

Pass 28 Nov 2012 133,208 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

abs light on

damage to offside front fairing

damage to offside rear indicator

hazard warning lamp not working

throttle slow to return

unable to inspect rear brake fluid level

Pass 2 Dec 2011 130,476 miles

ABS warning light stays on

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

both side lugage boxes poorly secured

front brake control lever has close to inaequte reserve travel

front right hand side suspension gaitor damp

front right side brake disc has slight movement

rear coil spring corroding

rear right side indicator temporary repaired

slight free play in rear of drive shaft

slighty engine speed change on full right hand lock

Pass 8 Dec 2010 127,334 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

offside front brake disc has slight movement

Fail 26 Nov 2010 127,333 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

offside front brake disc has slight movement

Pass 5 Dec 2009 123,927 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

offside front brake disc retaining rings slight play close to excessive

offside front suspension fork damp

offside rear indicaitor lens slightly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2008 115,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 107,631 miles

front brake slightly spongy

slight change in engine revs when turn on lock

Fail 12 Jan 2008 107,630 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 91,358 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 73,602 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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N584 OYX is a 1996 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N584 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.

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N584 OYX is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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