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B395 NPC

1985 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,657 mi
Last recorded3,657 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB395 NPC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,657 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 3,657 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 3,239 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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B395 NPC is a 1985 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 48,163 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B395 NPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 41 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B395 NPC?

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What year was B395 NPC registered?

B395 NPC is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B395 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B395 NPC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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