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N435 FYD

1996 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 FYD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,778 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 84,948 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 84,948 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,520 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,628 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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N435 FYD is a 1996 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N435 FYD, 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 N435 FYD?

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What year was N435 FYD registered?

N435 FYD is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N435 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N435 FYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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