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M568 LYW

1995 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,958 mi
Last recorded59,958 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM568 LYW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 59,958 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,266 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 45,322 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 44,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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M568 LYW is a 1995 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 44,959 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 M568 LYW, 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 31 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M568 LYW registered?

M568 LYW is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M568 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M568 LYW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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