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N438 OGB

1996 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,262 mi
Last recorded49,262 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 OGB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,129 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,269 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,374 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,825 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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N438 OGB is a 1996 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N438 OGB, 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 N438 OGB registered?

N438 OGB is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N438 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 OGB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N438 OGB have outstanding finance?

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