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N881 WSO

1995 BMW K Series

Maroon Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,124 mi
Last recorded37,124 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW K Series47,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 37,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 37,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Chrome plating worn through in one patch. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,715 miles

Front Slight play in disc retaining bobbins.

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 34,715 miles

Front Slight play in disc retaining bobbins.

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,950 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,950 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,208 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,243 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,655 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 5,655 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 3,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 1,336 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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N881 WSO is a 1995 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WSO, 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.

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What year was N881 WSO registered?

N881 WSO is a 1995 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N881 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N881 WSO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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