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M688 AGL

1995 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,056 mi
Last recorded62,056 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 AGL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 62,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering damper slightly loose Steering Damper worn (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 61,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 61,033 miles

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear brake fluid level low

Pass 31 May 2017 60,654 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 60,654 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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M688 AGL is a 1995 BMW R Series in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M688 AGL, 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 M688 AGL registered?

M688 AGL is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M688 AGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M688 AGL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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