MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
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P996 FVM is a 1996 BMW K Series in Silver with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P996 FVM, 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 P996 FVM registered?
P996 FVM is a 1996 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 August 1996.
Is P996 FVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P996 FVM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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