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N302 VPG

1996 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,142 mi
Last recorded35,142 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 VPG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 35,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 34,481 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 34,477 miles

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

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

indicator switch has bad contact on right side

Fail 22 Dec 2006 32,201 miles

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,201 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,127 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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N302 VPG is a 1996 BMW R Series in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N302 VPG, 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 N302 VPG?

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What year was N302 VPG registered?

N302 VPG is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N302 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 VPG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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