CarVerify

Free Car Check

G196 BAF

1990 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 908cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,732 mi
Last recorded57,732 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW R Series34,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 BAF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine908cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,732 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,087 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,379 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G196 BAF is a 1990 BMW R Series in Red with a 908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 34,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G196 BAF, 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 36 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 G196 BAF?

You can check the full history of G196 BAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G196 BAF registered?

G196 BAF is a 1990 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G196 BAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G196 BAF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G196 BAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G196 BAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.