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N631 FPU

1996 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,009 mi
Last recorded41,009 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN631 FPU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 41,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 39,874 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 38,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 37,472 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 37,472 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,814 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,639 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 36,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,178 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,581 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 32,581 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 29,930 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 29,792 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 29,792 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 28,429 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,387 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 28,387 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,109 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 26,109 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2006 23,319 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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N631 FPU is a 1996 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N631 FPU, 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 N631 FPU registered?

N631 FPU is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N631 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N631 FPU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N631 FPU have outstanding finance?

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