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N881 USO

1995 BMW K Series

Maroon Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,051 mi
Last recorded81,051 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW K Series47,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 USO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 81,051 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 79,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,722 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 78,722 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 78,360 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,261 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 73,252 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,206 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 52,502 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2005 52,381 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

number plate slightly small

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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N881 USO is a 1995 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 47,004 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 N881 USO, 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 31 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 N881 USO registered?

N881 USO is a 1995 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 August 1995.

Is N881 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N881 USO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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