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M159 YEH

1995 BMW R Series

Maroon Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,017 mi
Last recorded30,017 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 YEH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 30,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 29,958 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 28,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,852 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play side car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 28,819 miles

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded on rear brake drum (1.1.15 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play side car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 28,634 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 28,634 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail sidecar (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,716 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 27,716 miles

Rear Position lamp not working sidecar (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 26,010 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(i))

Fail 27 Jul 2017 25,976 miles

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm side car tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,596 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 24,596 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 23,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 23,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 22,997 miles

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

Sidecar attachment has excessive play in a pin/bush (5.1.1d)

Sidecar tyre is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2012 21,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,956 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,144 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 17,144 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,185 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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M159 YEH is a 1995 BMW R Series in Maroon with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1995 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 44,959 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 M159 YEH, 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 31 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M159 YEH registered?

M159 YEH is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M159 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 YEH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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