MOT Status
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40,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front light oil leak at front of engine
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
tyres over 5 years old
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N971 EFS is a 1997 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
Across all 1997 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 37,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 N971 EFS, 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 29 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N971 EFS registered?
N971 EFS is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 March 1997.
Is N971 EFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N971 EFS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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