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M255 SOF

1995 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 SOF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 123,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 115,853 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 111,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,763 miles

Rear mud guard not fully secure

Pass 28 Oct 2017 104,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,755 miles

slight warp on front discs

Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 95,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,517 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 85,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 83,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 83,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 81,151 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

abs light staying on

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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M255 SOF is a 1995 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 95%.

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 M255 SOF, 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 M255 SOF?

You can check the full history of M255 SOF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M255 SOF registered?

M255 SOF is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M255 SOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M255 SOF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M255 SOF have outstanding finance?

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