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M94 MYO

1996 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,663 mi
Last recorded84,663 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM94 MYO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 84,663 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 84,365 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,011 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

no throttle free play on r/h lock

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,530 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 82,467 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

handle bar rubber mounts worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,357 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 7,562 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 75,591 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,004 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 72,976 miles

Nearside Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,195 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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M94 MYO is a 1996 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 45,396 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 M94 MYO, 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 30 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 M94 MYO registered?

M94 MYO is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is M94 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M94 MYO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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