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N921 PUV

1996 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,571 mi
Last recorded58,571 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW R Series45,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN921 PUV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,571 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit not visible (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 58,571 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit not visible (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 58,549 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven getting low in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,532 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 54,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front tyre worn uneven

Rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,383 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

rear mudguard has loose bolt,allowing movement of number plate, but still secure.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,346 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

rear mudguard has loose bolt,allowing movement of number plate, but still secure.

Pass 29 Mar 2013 48,117 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,547 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 47,533 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 46,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,645 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,634 miles

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

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

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

tail light did not work when first checked,then started to work from then on. possible intermittant problem ?

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,692 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,692 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,686 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 32,686 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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N921 PUV is a 1996 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N921 PUV, 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 N921 PUV registered?

N921 PUV is a 1996 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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