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N541 MUA

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,195 mi
Last recorded103,195 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 MUA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 103,195 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 100,855 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

light misting around front brake master cylinder

Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,855 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

light misting around front brake master cylinder

Fail 30 Jan 2015 100,855 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

light misting around front brake master cylinder

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 89,095 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,280 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,285 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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N541 MUA is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N541 MUA, 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 N541 MUA registered?

N541 MUA is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N541 MUA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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