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N10 FGS

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,306 mi
Last recorded50,306 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 FGS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 50,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 49,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,377 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 49,272 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 49,209 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,425 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 47,356 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,185 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 46,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,586 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 42,586 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 41,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

slight bind front wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,964 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,282 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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N10 FGS is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N10 FGS, 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 N10 FGS registered?

N10 FGS is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N10 FGS safe to buy?

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