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N382 HHG

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,306 mi
Last recorded62,306 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 HHG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011
Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,771 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 59,962 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 59,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 57,756 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 55,867 miles

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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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N382 HHG is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N382 HHG, 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 N382 HHG registered?

N382 HHG is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N382 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N382 HHG shows 8 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 N382 HHG have outstanding finance?

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