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P770 MRF

1996 BMW K Series

Maroon Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,085 mi
Last recorded60,085 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 MRF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

handle bar rubbers excessive movement,

Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wear to "floating" mountings. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight wear in handle-bar rubber mountings.

Fail 30 Apr 2021 59,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wear to "floating" mountings. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Slight wear in handle-bar rubber mountings.

Pass 17 May 2019 58,319 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 58,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,863 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,453 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 51,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,770 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 45,770 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,830 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 38,750 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 38,750 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,409 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,192 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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P770 MRF is a 1996 BMW K Series in Maroon with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P770 MRF, 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 P770 MRF registered?

P770 MRF is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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