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N276 VPE

1996 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,366 mi
Last recorded32,366 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 VPE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 30,555 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 27,405 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 25,435 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 24,155 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 21,107 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 19,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 15,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015
Fail 30 May 2015 12,149 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear brake service

Fail 8 Oct 2014 12,131 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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N276 VPE is a 1996 BMW R Series in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N276 VPE, 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

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What year was N276 VPE registered?

N276 VPE is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N276 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N276 VPE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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