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M601 VKW

1995 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,422 mi
Last recorded28,422 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 VKW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,422 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 28,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 28,042 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,979 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,332 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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M601 VKW is a 1995 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M601 VKW, 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

How do I check the history of M601 VKW?

You can check the full history of M601 VKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M601 VKW registered?

M601 VKW is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M601 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M601 VKW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M601 VKW have outstanding finance?

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