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N769 TJW

1996 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,648 mi
Last recorded80,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN769 TJW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 80,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,747 miles

ABS Light Not Working

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose Down Pipe to Head Nuts and Studs Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose Down Pipe to Head Nuts and Studs Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear ABS Sensor Wire Cut

Pass 29 Sep 2020
Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,212 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,593 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,130 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,259 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 32,259 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,671 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,671 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,231 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 30,645 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,645 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,985 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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N769 TJW is a 1996 BMW R Series in Black 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 N769 TJW, 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 N769 TJW registered?

N769 TJW is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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