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N144 ABA

1996 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,900 mi
Last recorded52,900 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 ABA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,265 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,792 miles

Chip in headlight

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 49,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 43,345 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 43,273 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 42,556 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 May 2011 42,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,282 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,440 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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N144 ABA is a 1996 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N144 ABA, 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 N144 ABA registered?

N144 ABA is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N144 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N144 ABA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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