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P564 ERJ

1996 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

257 mi
Last recorded257 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP564 ERJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 257 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 77,828 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,069 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,531 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 73,531 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 72,681 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,207 miles

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 68,110 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,165 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 62,021 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 6,201 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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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P564 ERJ is a 1996 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P564 ERJ, 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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What year was P564 ERJ registered?

P564 ERJ is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P564 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P564 ERJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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