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N559 YTF

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 YTF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,028 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 83,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,228 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,759 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,802 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 51,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,702 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,804 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,416 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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N559 YTF is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N559 YTF, 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 N559 YTF?

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What year was N559 YTF registered?

N559 YTF is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N559 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 YTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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