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N427 HHG

1996 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,101 mi
Last recorded63,101 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 HHG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 63,101 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 62,552 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 62,084 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,723 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 58,721 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Center stand Spring severely weakend not holding stand up

Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,991 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,991 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings not tested due to binding brake.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,617 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 50,617 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,209 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,209 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,201 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2012 49,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,796 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Slight play in drive shaft

Fail 3 Mar 2009 49,796 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight play in drive shaft

Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,452 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,541 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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N427 HHG is a 1996 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N427 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.

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What year was N427 HHG registered?

N427 HHG is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N427 HHG safe to buy?

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