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M626 XEV

1995 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,046 mi
Last recorded83,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM626 XEV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,046 miles

front pads worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,153 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 77,146 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,704 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,708 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 55,581 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,841 miles

slight wear in front disc cotton reels

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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M626 XEV is a 1995 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M626 XEV, 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 M626 XEV?

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What year was M626 XEV registered?

M626 XEV is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 1995.

Is M626 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M626 XEV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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