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N206 ARB

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,684 mi
Last recorded72,684 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 ARB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2009 72,684 miles

steering ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,145 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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N206 ARB is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N206 ARB, 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 N206 ARB?

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What year was N206 ARB registered?

N206 ARB is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N206 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N206 ARB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N206 ARB have outstanding finance?

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