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BPO 357W

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,950 mi
Last recorded27,950 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 357W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,950 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 27,950 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 63,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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BPO 357W is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 45,396 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 BPO 357W, 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 30 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPO 357W?

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What year was BPO 357W registered?

BPO 357W is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is BPO 357W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 357W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPO 357W have outstanding finance?

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