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N344 RAP

1996 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,030 mi
Last recorded21,030 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 RAP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 21,030 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,755 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,527 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 19,527 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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N344 RAP is a 1996 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N344 RAP, 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 N344 RAP?

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What year was N344 RAP registered?

N344 RAP is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N344 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 RAP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N344 RAP have outstanding finance?

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