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M587 KRG

1995 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,870 mi
Last recorded38,870 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM587 KRG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 38,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,661 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,515 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Throttle grip fouling housing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 38,515 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Throttle grip fouling housing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,417 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,219 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,214 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 34,947 miles

unable to inspect rear pads properly

Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,474 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 34,474 miles

Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

leather sticking on causing brake light to stick on also front brake to stick on

Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,991 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight side play in drive housing

Pass 10 Aug 2005 30,114 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight play in rear shocker linkage

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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M587 KRG is a 1995 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 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 M587 KRG, 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 M587 KRG registered?

M587 KRG is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M587 KRG safe to buy?

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