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N664 TFL

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,373 mi
Last recorded16,373 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN664 TFL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 16,373 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 16,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 16,133 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 15,924 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 15,807 miles

Front tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 15,556 miles

both tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,404 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 15,404 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 15,366 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 15,366 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,870 miles

abs light on

Fail 2 Sep 2013 14,870 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

abs light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 13,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 13,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,520 miles

number plate lettering incorrect

Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,183 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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N664 TFL is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N664 TFL, 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 N664 TFL registered?

N664 TFL is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N664 TFL safe to buy?

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