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N176 PVL

1996 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,146 mi
Last recorded58,146 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 PVL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 54,950 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 54,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 49,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,910 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 40,233 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,155 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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N176 PVL is a 1996 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N176 PVL, 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

How do I check the history of N176 PVL?

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What year was N176 PVL registered?

N176 PVL is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N176 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N176 PVL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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