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L555 BRE

1996 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,606 mi
Last recorded34,606 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 BRE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 34,606 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 34,606 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2013 33,592 miles

ABS light indicates fault

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,532 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,871 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 30,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,746 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Apr 2006 30,256 miles

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

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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L555 BRE is a 1996 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L555 BRE, 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 L555 BRE?

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What year was L555 BRE registered?

L555 BRE is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is L555 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 BRE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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