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N24 PYN

1996 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,291 mi
Last recorded65,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 PYN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 65,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 64,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 62,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 62,236 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 62,207 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 61,650 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2015 61,620 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 61,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,115 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 57,147 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 57,147 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 May 2007 53,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 53,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N24 PYN is a 1996 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N24 PYN, 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 N24 PYN registered?

N24 PYN is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N24 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N24 PYN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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