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N223 GLR

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,912 mi
Last recorded9,912 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 GLR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 9,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 9,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 9,836 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 8,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 7,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 7,593 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 7,582 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 7,475 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 7,417 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 5,452 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 2,883 miles

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

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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N223 GLR is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N223 GLR, 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.

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What year was N223 GLR registered?

N223 GLR is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N223 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 GLR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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