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N46 MFC

1996 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 MFC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,468 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,471 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 78,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,976 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,368 miles

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

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

slight free play in final drive

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,970 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 72,970 miles

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,899 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 63,892 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,799 miles

front brake binding slightly,not enough to fail

mainstand pivot slightly siezed, stand does not return fully on its own.

small amount of play detected in rear diff to swing arm pivot

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,850 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 36,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2014 36,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 33,771 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,216 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 30,216 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,513 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 17,286 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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N46 MFC 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 81%.

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 N46 MFC, 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 N46 MFC?

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What year was N46 MFC registered?

N46 MFC is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N46 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N46 MFC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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