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M862 GFE

1995 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM862 GFE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,944 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak, engine

oil leak, rear hub

Fail 11 May 2026 98,944 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working off rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc insecure cir clips missing and broken on front disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak, engine

oil leak, rear hub

Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,225 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,438 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 26,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 67,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,388 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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M862 GFE is a 1995 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M862 GFE, 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 M862 GFE registered?

M862 GFE is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M862 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M862 GFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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