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N445 OAX

1996 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,021 mi
Last recorded74,021 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 OAX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,021 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,969 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 70,578 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,391 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,808 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,305 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 41,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 23,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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N445 OAX is a 1996 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N445 OAX, 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 N445 OAX registered?

N445 OAX is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N445 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N445 OAX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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