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P947 UYJ

1996 BMW K Series

Gold Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW K Series48,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 UYJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2019 100,000 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Brake component slightly loose rear brake cylinder (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

clutch cable slightly deteriorated

ecu insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 98,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2015 97,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,189 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 95,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 92,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,061 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,014 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 20 May 2009 85,381 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 82,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,066 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 76,252 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 76,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

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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P947 UYJ is a 1996 BMW K Series in Gold with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P947 UYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P947 UYJ registered?

P947 UYJ is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P947 UYJ safe to buy?

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