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N822 KAE

1996 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,299 mi
Last recorded39,299 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 KAE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 39,299 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 39,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 32,372 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 28,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,891 miles

Rear Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 27,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 27,319 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,516 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 19,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,711 miles

ABS LIGHT FLASHING.

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

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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N822 KAE is a 1996 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N822 KAE, 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 N822 KAE?

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What year was N822 KAE registered?

N822 KAE is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N822 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N822 KAE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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