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N534 NTC

1998 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,842 mi
Last recorded48,842 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN534 NTC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 48,842 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 46,621 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 45,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 44,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 44,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 43,901 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,914 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,755 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 41,740 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2016 41,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 39,836 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,082 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,117 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,934 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,934 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 303,120 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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N534 NTC is a 1998 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 31,482 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 N534 NTC, 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 28 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 N534 NTC?

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What year was N534 NTC registered?

N534 NTC is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is N534 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N534 NTC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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