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M87 CLY

1995 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,215 mi
Last recorded128,215 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM87 CLY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 128,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,567 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2008 123,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 121,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 119,132 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 96,879 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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M87 CLY is a 1995 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M87 CLY, 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 M87 CLY?

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What year was M87 CLY registered?

M87 CLY is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M87 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M87 CLY shows 7 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.

Does M87 CLY have outstanding finance?

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