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R876 NRN

1997 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,122 mi
Last recorded39,122 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW K Series37,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 NRN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,115 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 39,115 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,810 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,037 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 31,792 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 31,121 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2009 31,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,525 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 30,522 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 1 May 2007 29,906 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 29,906 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,119 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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R876 NRN is a 1997 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R876 NRN, 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 R876 NRN registered?

R876 NRN is a 1997 BMW K Series, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R876 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 NRN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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