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N680 KFV

1996 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,738 mi
Last recorded107,738 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 KFV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 107,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 107,432 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 106,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 99,151 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,536 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,536 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Front Lower Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 94,194 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 85,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,772 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,677 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 76,516 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 71,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,742 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 68,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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N680 KFV is a 1996 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N680 KFV, 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 N680 KFV registered?

N680 KFV is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N680 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N680 KFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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