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N380 ESR

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,327 mi
Last recorded91,327 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 ESR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,327 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,006 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,857 miles

Centre Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

advise front ball joint gaiter split !

Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 62,410 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 62,403 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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N380 ESR is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N380 ESR, 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 N380 ESR?

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What year was N380 ESR registered?

N380 ESR is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N380 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N380 ESR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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