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M755 VBV

1995 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,261 mi
Last recorded57,261 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM755 VBV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,261 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 57,261 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Same lamp as position lamp. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 55,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

abs warning light flashing indicating a fault

Fail 2 Jun 2020 53,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted upper bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

abs warning light flashing indicating a fault

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,230 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,938 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,285 miles

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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M755 VBV is a 1995 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc 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 M755 VBV, 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 M755 VBV registered?

M755 VBV is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is M755 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M755 VBV 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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