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N590 EWP

1996 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,629 mi
Last recorded40,629 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 EWP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,629 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 40,625 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 40,377 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 37,458 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,143 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 37,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,372 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,577 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,597 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,171 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 23,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,237 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,188 miles

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

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

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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N590 EWP is a 1996 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N590 EWP, 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.

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What year was N590 EWP registered?

N590 EWP is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N590 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N590 EWP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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