1996 BMW K Series 1.1L Petrol · N971 EFS
1996 BMW K Series (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 40,208 km. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW K SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 40,208 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1092cc
N971 EFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 40,208 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N971 EFS Odometer History
- 04/10/202235,610 km
- 28/09/202335,618 km+8 km
- 09/10/202335,771 km+153 km
- 11/03/202538,864 km+3,093 km
- 19/03/202640,208 km+1,344 km
Average of roughly 1,331 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N971 EFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW K Series (N971 EFS) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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