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N594 OAD

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,867 mi
Last recorded87,867 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN594 OAD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 87,867 miles

Front and rear discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2014 84,735 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 80,331 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,480 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 78,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 64,702 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 60,157 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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N594 OAD is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N594 OAD, 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 N594 OAD?

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What year was N594 OAD registered?

N594 OAD is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N594 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N594 OAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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