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N431 ENF

1996 BMW R Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 ENF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 66,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 66,237 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 63,567 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,495 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipes are showing signs of age

The drive shaft rubber cover is perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,141 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,288 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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N431 ENF is a 1996 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N431 ENF, 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 N431 ENF?

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What year was N431 ENF registered?

N431 ENF is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N431 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N431 ENF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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