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M23 WHE

1995 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,939 mi
Last recorded40,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 WHE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,939 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 40,779 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 40,578 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 40,413 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 40,149 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,174 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,724 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,656 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 31,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,093 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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M23 WHE is a 1995 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M23 WHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M23 WHE?

You can check the full history of M23 WHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M23 WHE registered?

M23 WHE is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M23 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 WHE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M23 WHE have outstanding finance?

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