MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,676 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
ABS system not working
Rear tyre starting to perrish
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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N228 XAN is a 1996 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 N228 XAN, 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 N228 XAN registered?
N228 XAN is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 February 1996.
Is N228 XAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for N228 XAN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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